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Christian Name · Greek Origin
Hestia Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Hestia
girl
Hestia means "Hearth; Home fire", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Hestia does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Hestia is the hearth-keeper — the warm center where God sets the solitary in families and idleness finds no seat.
Is Hestia in the Bible?
No — the name Hestia does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Hearth; Home fire", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hestia.
Pronunciation:/HES-tee-uh/
OriginGreek
MeaningHearth; Home fire
What does Hestia mean?
Hestia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Hearth; Home fire". Hestia is the hearth — the warm center of the home. Proverbs praises the woman who 'looketh well to the ways of her household.' Hestia is the sacred work of home-making, the fire that warms every gathering.
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What does Hestia mean in the Bible?
Hestia means "Hearth; Home fire" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hestia is the hearth — the warm center of the home. Proverbs praises the woman who 'looketh well to the ways of her household.' Hestia is the sacred work of home-making, the fire that warms every gathering.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Hestia?
Hestia is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Hearth; Home fire" — not because Scripture names anyone Hestia.
"God setteth the solitary in families."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hestia?
Hestia is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hestia?
Hestia is the hearth-keeper — the warm center where God sets the solitary in families and idleness finds no seat.
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Hestia name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Hestia does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Hearth; Home fire", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hestia.
Hestia means "Hearth; Home fire." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Hearth; Home fire" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Hestia comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Hearth; Home fire." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Hestia
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hestia?
You can read every verse where Hestia appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.