Nestor
Meaning of Nestor
Nestor is a male name with Greek origins. In English, it is pronounced as NES-tər (/ˈnɛstər/), while in Greek, it is pronounced as NEHS-tawr (/ˈnɛstɔr/). This name has variations such as Nester. Nestor is associated with wisdom and knowledge, as it was the name of a wise king in Greek mythology who played an important role in the Trojan War. The popularity of the name Nestor has fluctuated over the years in the United States. It reached its peak in 2010 when it ranked 1127th most popular for newborn boys, and currently ranks around 2000th. Despite its current lower ranking, Nestor remains a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents seeking a unique and timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as NEHS-tawr (/ˈnɛstɔr/)
English
- Pronunced as NES-tər (/ˈnɛstər/)
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Notable People Named Nestor
| Nestor Ivanovych Makhno, also known as Bat'ko Makhno, was a Ukrainian anarchist revolutionary and the commander of the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine during the Ukrainian Civil War, known for establishing the Makhnovshchina movement. |
| Nestor the Chronicler, a monk from Kievan Rus', is known for writing saints' lives including The Life of the Venerable Theodosius of the Kiev Caves and the Account about the Life and Martyrdom of the Blessed Passion Bearers Boris and Gleb. |
| Néstor Carlos Kirchner Ostoić was an Argentine lawyer and politician who served as the President of Argentina from 2003 to 2007 and was a prominent figure in the Justicialist Party. |
