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Hestia (name) means the virgin goddess associated with the hearth and household, and hence with domestic life.

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The virgin goddess associated with the hearth and household, and hence with domestic life.
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The name of 46 Hestia, an asteroid in the main belt.
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἑστία (Hestía), which developed from ἑστία (hestía, “hearth”).

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What is the meaning of hestia?
"hestia" (name) means the virgin goddess associated with the hearth and household, and hence with domestic life.
What are the different meanings of hestia?
"hestia" has 2 main meanings: 1. The virgin goddess associated with the hearth and household, and hence with domestic life; 2. The name of 46 Hestia, an asteroid in the main belt.
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