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Nestor (given name)

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Nestor
Gendermale
Origin
Meaninghomecoming (Greek)
Other names
Nickname(s)Nes
Related namesNessie

Nestor, or Néstor, is a given name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology it comes from that of Nestor, the son of Neleus, the King of Pylos and Chloris.[1] The Greek derivation is from a combination of νέομαι, néomai, 'go back', and νόστος, nóstos, 'one who returns from travels'.[citation needed]

The name is also found in Russia, Portugal, and France, with variants in Finland (Nestori), Italy (Nestore), and Spain (Néstor).[1]

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  1. ^ a b "Meaning, origin and history of the name Nestor". Behind the Name. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.