Modest
Modest is a masculine name of Latin derivation, dating back to antiquity and later embraced by Christian tradition. It is intrinsically linked with virtues such as modesty, decency, and honor. An uncommon yet cultured choice, it offers timeless dignity for a baby boy.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA masculine name of Latin origin meaning modest, moderate, decent, and honorable.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza z latinského prídavného mena modestus s významom „umiernený, skromný, slušný, počestný“.
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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index
Ako ľahko sa meno Modest vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete
MODEST
100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvaromBez diakritiky (ASCII)
Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis13 cudzích podôb
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsGrammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Modest
24People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Russian dramatist, opera librettist and translator (1850–1916)
Russian zoologist, botanist, explorer and writer (1841 – 1888)
Russian-American cellist, orchestral conductor, and composer (1873–1963)
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