Vesta

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Vesta is a Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family. The name also derives from the Latin term "vestalis," meaning "pure" or "chaste."
Pronunciation
VEHS-tə(English)
VES-tah
WEHS-ta(Latin)

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Vesta Name meanings & History

Vesta is a Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family. The name also derives from the Latin term "vestalis," meaning "pure" or "chaste.". Probably a Roman cognate of Hestia. Vesta was the Roman goddess of the hearth. A continuous fire, tended by the Vestal Virgins, was burned in the Temple of Vesta in Rome. The name Vesta is used as a first name for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Vesta: Variety Aquarius

Synonyms of Vesta:

V: Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility,Variety

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

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

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

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

Vesta is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

2.) VESTA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Estia (she that dwells or tarries), which is thought to be from the Sanskrit root vas (to dwell or tarry). The name is borne in Roman mythology by the goddess of the hearth and fire. In ancient Rome, Vesta’s sacred fire was tended by priestesses known as vestal virgins. She is equated with the Greek goddess Hestia. (VES-TAH)


3.) Vesta (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) keeper of the house. Mythology: the goddess of the home.

Other Forms: Vessy, Vest, Vestah, Vestea, Vestee, Vesteria, Vestey


4.) Vesta (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) home-loving; goddess of the home

Other Forms: Vess, Vessie, Vestah


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