Japonica
Derived from the Greek name Orestes, meaning "of the mountains" or "mountaineer." This name reflects a person who is steadfast, resilient, and possesses a natural ability to rise above challenges with a calm and noble spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 45 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1986 |
| Most recent | 1986 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | Greek, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian |
| Comeback name | No |
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Orestes (Greek mythological figure, protagonist of the Oresteia) · Orest Kiprensky (Russian Romantic painter, known for his portrait of Alexander Pushkin) · Orest Subtelny (Historian, author of Ukraine: A History) · Orest Kindrachuk (Professional hockey player, three-time Stanley Cup winner) · Orestes Brownson (Intellectual and social critic, editor of Brownson's Quarterly Review)
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