kestad

Kestad is a name that can refer to multiple individuals and places in Nordic regions. In toponymy, it is a compound formed with the element stad, from Old Norse or Old Danish meaning "place" or "stead." The prefix ke- or Kä- may derive from a personal name, a geographic feature, or an older farm name, but precise historical derivations vary by location and are not uniformly documented.

Toponyms: The suffix stad is common in Norwegian and Swedish place names and indicates a named location. Places bearing the name Kestad are typically small rural settlements or farms rather than large urban centers.

Surnames: Kestad is also used as a surname in Nordic countries. As with many topographic names, it likely originated from an association with a place named Kestad. Bearers of the name appear in regional records and genealogical sources, but the name does not point to a single, well-known lineage.

Notes: Spelling and capitalization vary with language and historical records. In some contexts, variants such as Kästad or Kästade reflect regional orthography.

See also: Kästad, Kestad (disambiguation) or related Nordic place-name elements.