Vestal

Vestal Meaning & Origin

About Vestal
The name "Vestal" is derived from the Latin word "vestalis," meaning "of or pertaining to Vesta." In Roman mythology, Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family. The name "Vestal" is often associated with purity, chastity, and devotion, as it was used to refer to the Vestal Virgins, a group of priestesses who served Vesta and were required to maintain their virginity throughout their service. Thus, the name "Vestal" carries connotations of sacredness, dedication, and moral integrity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Vestal are male.

Vestal Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FSTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
VA
πŸ”Š Soundex
V02304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH1 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈvΙ›stΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vestal in Braille

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

The name Vestal in braille

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

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

The name Vestal in sign language

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