What origin is the name Cestus?

Cestus comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cestus a popular name?

Cestus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Cestus?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Cestus — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Cestus

Q: Is Cestus a rare name?

Yes. Cestus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cestus

Cestus

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Cestus is a greek girl's name meaning "Of Greek origin, this name refers to the enchanted girdle or belt worn by the goddess Aphrodite, which was said to have the power to incite love.".

With greek roots, Cestus is a girl name that means "Of Greek origin, this name refers to the enchanted girdle or belt worn by the goddess Aphrodite, which was said to have the power to incite love.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Greek origin, this name refers to the enchanted girdle or belt worn by the goddess Aphrodite, which was said to have the power to incite love.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cestus

Very rare in US records

What does Cestus mean?

Cestus is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Of Greek origin, this name refers to the enchanted girdle or belt worn by the goddess Aphrodite, which was said to have the power to incite love.".