speak well for

1. To show support or vouch for someone. I can speak well for Ted, I've known him for years.

2. To act as proof of something. I think she would make a great model—her grace and poise speak well for her.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Narcissa	nar-SIS-ə (English)	Late Roman
Chet	CHET	English
Nefertari	nef-ər-TAHR-ee (English)	Ancient Egyptian
Nnamdi	-	Western African, Igbo
Christiana	[.kristi'ænə]
Vespasianus	-	Ancient Roman