Hesta
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,108
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Aramaic origin
"mistress, lady of the house"
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#68,233 in US
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#68,127 in US
Old English origin
"from the western town or settlement"
#68,203 in US
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About the Name Hesta
Hesta is a girl name .
Hesta is currently ranked #68,108 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hesta include Hes, Hey, Heie, and Heskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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