Lesti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lesti

What is the meaning of the name Lesti ?

The baby name Lesti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LES-tee (IPA: /ˈlɛsti/).

Lesti is Indonesian in Origin.

Lesti is an Indonesian feminine given name, especially among Sundanese and Javanese speakers, functioning as a short form of Lestari. Lestari is a widely used Indonesian word meaning “everlasting,” “enduring,” or “sustainably preserved,” so Lesti carries the same sense of continuity and protection.

Its use as an independent name grew in the late 20th century alongside fashion for clipped, affectionate forms, and it gained wider recognition in the 2010s through the singer Lesti (Lesti Kejora). Variants and related forms include Lestari, Lestri, Lesty, Lestie, and elaborations like Lestiana and Lestiani; common nicknames are Lest, Tari, and Ari. The name is predominantly feminine in Indonesia, though it may appear unisex in casual use. Despite the similar look, Lesti is unrelated to English-Scottish Leslie or Lester and to Eastern European place names Lești. Parents choosing Lesti often appreciate its warm simplicity paired with a meaning of lasting harmony.

⚙ Lesti is a rare name. Our records hold just 58 recorded uses, spread over 15 countries.