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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Goddess of the hearth and home (Roman goddess of domestic life)
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- VES-tuh
Vesta is a Latin name, pronounced VES-tuh, that comes from the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, the deity of domestic life. It's a short, two-syllable name with a warm, homey meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Vesta
Meaning: Goddess of the hearth and home (Roman goddess of domestic life).
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Vesta
VES-tuhIPA /ˈvɛstə/
Popularity of Vesta
Vesta peaked at #279 in 1894, when 100 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #17475, with just 5 babies, so a child named Vesta today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Vesta mean?
Goddess of the hearth and home (Roman goddess of domestic life). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Vesta?
Vesta is pronounced VES-tuh (IPA: /ˈvɛstə/).
Is Vesta a popular name right now?
Vesta peaked at #279 in 1894 and is ranked #17475 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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