Modest
Meaning of Modest
Modest is a female name with English, French, and Italian origins. In English, it is pronounced as MAH-dəst (/ˈmɑdəst/), while in French and Italian it is pronounced as moh-DEST (/moʊˈdɛst/). The name Modesto is a variation of Modest.
While not very common in recent years, Modest has had some popularity in the past. According to data from the United States of America, in 1927 there were 6 occurrences of the name for newborn girls, ranking at 4286. In the early 1900s, the popularity varied with some years having no recorded occurrences while others saw a higher number of babies named Modest.
The name Modest carries associations with modesty and humility. It can be seen as a virtue name, representing values such as simplicity and humility. If you are looking for a unique and meaningful name for your baby girl that carries an air of sophistication and grace, Modest might be a beautiful choice to consider.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MAH-dəst (/ˈmɑdəst/)
French,Italian
- Pronunced as moh-DEST (/moʊˈdɛst/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Modest
| Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, a Russian composer and member of "The Five," was an influential figure in the Romantic period, known for his efforts to create a distinct Russian musical identity. |
| Modest Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian dramatist, opera librettist, and translator. |
| Modest Jonathan Mero is a Tanzanian diplomat who served as the Permanent Representative of Tanzania to the United Nations Office at Geneva from 2013 to 2015. |
