Kustas Explained

Kustas is an Estonian masculine given name; a cognate of the Nordic given name Gustav, which is also found in Estonia. Other variants and diminutives of Kustas found in Estonia include Kustav, Kusti, and Kusto.

As of 1 January 2021, Kustas was the 1,095th most popular male name in Estonia.^[2]

Individuals bearing the name Kustas include:

• Kustas Kikerpuu (1937–2008), composer, jazz musician and conductor
• Kustas Köidam (1879–1963), politician
• Kustas Kotsar (1872–1942), writer and journalist
• Kustas Põldmaa (1897–1977), writer and conservationist
• Kustas Tonkmann (1882–1942), politician
• Kustas Utuste (1884–1941), military major

Notes and References

1. Web site: Estonian Name Days. 2017. Behind the Name. 1 April 2021.
2. Web site: Nimede statistika. 2020. Eesti statiska. 1 April 2021. et.