Kesti

Kesti Meaning & Origin

About Kesti
The surname Kesti is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "kestää," which means "to endure" or "to last." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their endurance, resilience, or ability to withstand hardships. The name Kesti may have been given to individuals who displayed these qualities or had a reputation for being steadfast and enduring in their endeavors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kesti is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kesti: 273
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,478
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kesti based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kesti is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KST
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S T IY0
🌐 IPA
/kesti*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kesti in Braille

Here's how to represent Kesti in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kesti in braille

How to sign the name Kesti using Sign Language

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

The name Kesti in sign language

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