Modesta
Modesta is a graceful, rare feminine name of Latin origin linked with virtues of humility, modesty, and gentleness. Preserved across Europe through early Christian history and saints, it carries a serene heritage. It makes a beautiful, distinctive choice for parents seeking an understated classic.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'modest', 'moderate', or 'restrained'.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza z latinského prídavného mena modestus, teda „umiernený“, „skromný“, „zdržanlivý“ či „počestný“, odvodeného od slova modus vo význame „miera“. Modesta je ženská podoba rímskeho mena Modestus.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Modesta is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
MODESTA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling9 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Modesta
7People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Siostra Neny Stachurskiej, znajoma i modelka Witkacego, po wojnie właścicielka dużej kolekcji jego prac
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3 + 1 = 4 syllables
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