Orest
Meaning of Orest
Orest is a male name with Greek origins. It is pronounced as OH-rest (/oʊrest/) in English. The name Orestes is a variation of Orest. In the United States, the name Orest has been given to newborn boys since at least 1916, according to available data. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it has consistently remained in use. In recent years, around 5-8 boys have been named Orest annually in the United States. Orest is associated with strength and valor, making it a powerful choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as OH-rest (/oʊrest/)
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Notable People Named Orest
| Orest Subtelny was a Ukrainian-Canadian historian. |
| Orest Panchyshyn is a Ukrainian professional football midfielder currently playing for Kremin Kremenchuk. |
| Orest Soltykevych is a Ukrainian-Canadian conductor and radio program announcer, known for leading the Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton and the Verkhovyna Ukrainian Choir. |
| Orest Vasylyovych Budyuk is a Ukrainian football player who last played for Speranța Nisporeni. |
| Orest Tereshchuk, a former professional tennis player from Ukraine. |
