Modest

Modest Meaning & Origin

About Modest
The name "Modest" is derived from the Latin word "modestus," meaning humble, moderate, or restrained. It is typically used to describe individuals who possess a modest and unassuming nature, displaying humility, simplicity, and a lack of arrogance or excessive pride. Those named Modest often exhibit a reserved and self-effacing demeanor, valuing modesty and avoiding attention-seeking behavior.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MTST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M03023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 D AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ‘dΙ™st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MTST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M323

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Modest in Braille

Here's how to represent Modest in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Modest in braille

How to Spell the Name Modest in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Modest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Modest in sign language

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