Kester
Carrier of Christ
Scottish, Western
Boy · K
Kester
“Carrier of Christ”
About this name
Kester is a Scottish diminutive of Christopher, originally from the Greek name Christophoros. It has a distinctive, rustic charm.
It means "Carrier of Christ." Kester has Scottish and Western origins. Kester has a popularity score of 45 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced Kes-ter. It is traditionally associated with Christian. It is associated with themes of Faith and Service. Its listed personality traits are Devoted and Kind. It has 2 syllables and 6 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Christopher and Kit.
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What does the name Kester mean?
The name Kester means "Carrier of Christ."
What origin is the name Kester?
Kester has Scottish and Western origins.
Is Kester a boy or girl name?
Kester is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Kester?
Kester is pronounced Kes-ter.
Is Kester popular?
Kester has a popularity score of 45 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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