Welsh girl name
Nesta Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Nesta means pure. A Welsh form of Agnes, from the Greek word for pure or holy
Nesta is a Welsh form of Agnes, and its older spelling Nest belonged to Nest ferch Rhys, a twelfth-century Welsh princess sometimes called the Helen of Wales. Agnes comes from a Greek word meaning pure or holy, though it was also linked with the Latin word for lamb. The name was used in Wales for centuries and has an old-fashioned feel today. Nesta is short, soft and easy to pronounce. Many Welsh families may recognise it from their own family trees, and it has charm for those who like vintage names.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Nesta
NestNessa
Well-known people named Nesta
Nest ferch Rhys.
Nesta popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2018 Nesta ranked #7,993 in the US (10 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nesta mean?
Nesta means "pure". A Welsh form of Agnes, from the Greek word for pure or holy.
How do you pronounce Nesta?
Nesta is pronounced NES-ta.
What is the origin of Nesta?
Nesta is of Welsh origin. A Welsh form of Agnes, from the Greek word for pure or holy.