Desta

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Joy," "Happiness," "Peace"
Scripts(How to write)
ደስታ
ደስታ(Amharic)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Desta varies depending on the region. It is most commonly used in Ethiopia and among the Ethiopian diaspora. It is not a very common name outside of these communities.

cartoon of the name Desta
Cartoon of Desta

Desta Name meanings & History

"Joy," "Happiness," "Peace". Means "joy" in Amharic. Desta is used as a first name for both boys and girls, primarily in Ethiopia but also in other African countries and among the Ethiopian diaspora. It is a popular name for babies born on Easter, as it means "joy" in the language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

Zodiac Sign of Desta: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Desta:

D: Daddy,Domestic,Determined,Dutiful,Doting,Demanding

E: Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven

S: Solidity,Sensuality,Success,Social Standing,Sex,Status,Security

T: Truth,Tireless,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Talkative,Testy

A: Action,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry

Desta is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are few famous people with the name Desta. However, Desta Tedros, an Ethiopian-American photojournalist, has gained recognition for her work documenting communities in the African diaspora.

2.) DESTA (Female)

Usage: African

Meanings: Joy. Amharic, Ethiopia. (DEH-STAH)


3.) Desta (Male)

Usage: Ethiopian

Meanings: (Ethiopian) happiness.


4.) Desta (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Ethiopian) happy. (French) a short form of Destiny.

Other Forms: Destah, Desti, Destie, Desty


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