Nestor, or Néstor, is a
given name of
Greek origin. In
Greek mythology it comes from that of
Nestor, the son of
Neleus, the King of Pylos and Chloris.[1] The Greek derivation is from a combination of νέομαι, néomai, 'go back', and νόστος, nóstos, 'one who returns from travels'.[citation needed]
The name is also found in Russia, Portugal, and France, with variants in Finland (
Nestori), Italy (Nestore), and Spain (Néstor).[1]
This page or section lists people that share the same
given name. If an
internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article.
Nestor, or Néstor, is a
given name of
Greek origin. In
Greek mythology it comes from that of
Nestor, the son of
Neleus, the King of Pylos and Chloris.[1] The Greek derivation is from a combination of νέομαι, néomai, 'go back', and νόστος, nóstos, 'one who returns from travels'.[citation needed]
The name is also found in Russia, Portugal, and France, with variants in Finland (
Nestori), Italy (Nestore), and Spain (Néstor).[1]
This page or section lists people that share the same
given name. If an
internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article.