Evaristo
Evaristo is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Latin origin, meaning “Well-pleasing”.
| Meaning | Well-pleasing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin |
| Pronunciation | eh-vah-REES-toh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba |
Meaning and origin of Evaristo
Evaristo comes from the Greek Euarestos, made of eu, 'well, good', and arestos, 'pleasing', so it means 'very pleasing' or 'agreeable'. It was the name of Pope Evaristus, an early bishop of Rome around the end of the first century, about whom little is known with certainty. The name passed into Spanish and Portuguese, where it was used for centuries, especially in rural areas.
Is Evaristo a Christian name?
Evaristo honours Pope Saint Evaristus, traditionally listed as the fourth or fifth successor of Peter, whose feast is on 26 October.
How popular is Evaristo?
An old-fashioned name now rare among babies.
Gifts with the name Evaristo
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Spellings and variants of Evaristo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evaristo mean?
Evaristo means 'Well-pleasing'. It is of Greek, via Latin origin.
Is Evaristo a Christian name?
Evaristo honours Pope Saint Evaristus, traditionally listed as the fourth or fifth successor of Peter, whose feast is on 26 October.
How do you pronounce Evaristo?
Evaristo is pronounced eh-vah-REES-toh.
Is Evaristo a boy or girl name?
Evaristo is usually a boy name.