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Evaristo
How to Pronounce Evaristo
Pronounced eh-vah-REE-stoh /ˌɛ.vɑˈri.stoʊ/Medium
Meaning: Spanish/Italian form of Evaristus — from Greek euarestos, 'well-pleasing, agreeable, excellent'Medium
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History & Origin
Evaristo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Evaristus — from Greek euarestos, 'well-pleasing, agreeable, excellent' (eu, 'good, well', plus arestos, 'pleasing'). Borne by Pope St Evaristus, an early bishop of Rome. A lyrical, classic name across the Latin world (said 'eh-vah-REE-stoh'; nickname Eva, Risto).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, well-pleasing at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Evaristo mean?
Evaristo is the Spanish Evaristus — Greek 'well-pleasing, agreeable, excellent'.
How do you pronounce Evaristo?
It's said eh-vah-REE-stoh /ˌɛ.vɑˈri.stoʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Evaristo a boy or girl name?
Evaristo is a boy's name.
How popular is Evaristo?
Evaristo is a rare name in the U.S.