Nestor
NES-tor
Greek
Boy
Meaning-based name
- Meaning
- Traveler; Wisdom of elders
- Origin
- Greek
- Is it in the Bible?
- No — the name Nestor does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Traveler; Wisdom of elders", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Nestor.
- First appears in
- Does not appear in the King James text
- Peak US usage
- 1990s (0.013% of births), currently falling
- Spiritual meaning
- Nestor is seasoned wisdom — the crowned glory of a righteous life, understanding deepened by length of days.
- Verses on this meaning
- Proverbs 16:31
"The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness."
- Job 12:12
"With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding."
- Proverbs 16:31