Siesta

Siesta Meaning & Origin

About Siesta
The name "Siesta" is of Spanish origin and refers to a short nap or rest taken in the early afternoon, particularly in countries with warm climates. It is derived from the Latin word "sexta," meaning the sixth hour, which was traditionally the time for this midday break. The name "Siesta" symbolizes relaxation, rejuvenation, and the cultural practice of taking a brief rest during the hottest part of the day.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Siesta are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SST
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/siesta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Siesta in Braille

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

The name Siesta in braille

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

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

The name Siesta in sign language

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