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Hestia First Name Meaning

Hestia is a female name of Greek origin meaning "Hearth." In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Hestia is the virgin goddess of the hearth and the home. She is the firstborn child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and one of the Twelve Olympians. Hestia's name stems from the PIE root *wes, meaning "burn," and it refers to domestic life, home, household, and family. She is responsible for maintaining the fires of the Olympian hearth and receives the first offering at every domestic sacrifice. Hestia's worship was centered around the hearth, both domestic and civic, and her accidental or negligent extinction represented a failure of domestic and religious care for the family. She is also associated with the public hearth of the prytaneum and the founding of new colonies. Hestia's Roman equivalent is Vesta. The name Hestia carries the significance of warmth, family, and domesticity, making it a meaningful choice for a female name.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Hestia first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Hestia first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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