Evaristo

Evaristo is a male first name that traces back to the name Evaristus in its Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish forms, which originates from Ancient Greek. The meaning of the name is 'the grateful', 'the pleasing', 'the satisfying', and 'the very pleasant'.

What does the name Evaristo mean?

Evaristo, a male first name, is written as Evaristus in its Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish variants. Its origin lies in Ancient Greek, derived from Euaristos (Εὐάριστος). The translations include 'the grateful', 'the pleasing', 'the satisfying', and 'the very pleasant'. The name has its roots in the Ancient Greek terms eû (εὖ), meaning 'good', and arestós (ἀρεστός), meaning 'pleasant', 'agreeable', 'nice', or 'sympathetic'. The name became known through Saint Evaristus, who was elected as the 5th Pope during the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian, in a time of intense persecution. An alternative spelling is Evariste.

Where does the name Evaristo come from?

Evaristo is a male first name that originates from Ancient Greek and carries the meaning 'the grateful'. The components of the word consist of eû (εὖ) for 'good' and arestós (ἀρεστός) for 'pleasant', 'agreeable', 'nice', or 'sympathetic'. The name is widespread in languages such as Basque, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Evaristo?

The pronunciation of the name Evaristo is four syllables and harmonious. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'E-va-ris-to' [evaˈʁɪsto], where soft vowels meet clear consonants. The 'r' and 'st' create a slight tension in the sound, while the open 'o' provides a rounded finish. This combination gives Evaristo a balanced and lively note, characterized by harmony, mobility, and a southern flair.

Popularity

In Germany, Evaristo is considered a rare first name. It has never made it onto the German name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its highest position at 697th place in the name charts in 1999. From 1984 to 2024, Evaristo was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 6,220th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given to any child there.

Nicknames & pet names

Evi

Famous people

• Evaristo Barrera (Argentinian footballer)
• Evaristo Baschenis (painter from Italy)
• Evaristo Beccalossi (Italian footballer)
• Evaristo Carriego (Argentinian writer)
• Evaristo Dall'Abaco (violinist from Italy)
• Evaristo de Macedo (Brazilian football player)
• Evaristo de Miranda (writer from Brazil)
• Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco (Italian composer)
• Evaristo Fernandez Blanco (Spanish composer)
• Evaristo Frisoni (Italian footballer)
• Evaristo Iglesias (Cuban hurdler)
• Evaristo Isasi (football player from Paraguay)
• Evaristo Marquez Contreras (American artist)
• Evaristo Oliva (Guatemalan cyclist)
• Evaristo Prendes (Argentinian fencer)
• Evaristo Ribera Chevremont (American poet)
• Paulo Evaristo Arns (Brazilian cardinal)