- Agnes (name) - Wikipedia
Agnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy' The name passed to Italian as Agnese, [1] to French as Agnès, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés It is also written as "Agness" Inez is an English variant
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Agnes
Saint Agnes was a virgin martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian The name became associated with Latin agnus "lamb", resulting in the saint's frequent depiction with a lamb by her side Due to her renown, the name became common in Christian Europe
- Agnes - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity - Nameberry
The name Agnes is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "pure, virginal" Agnes is the Latin variation of the name Hagne, which itself derived from the Greek word hagnos, meaning "chaste " In medieval times, St Agnes was a very popular saint, leading to its popularity as a girl's name
- Agnes Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity
Agnes is a beautiful feminine name with a rich history that originates from Greek roots It is derived from the Greek word Hagni or Hagnos, which means chaste or pure The name is believed to have been popularized by Saint Agnes of Rome, a young martyr in the early Christian era who was persecuted for her faith in the third century
- Agnes - Meaning of Agnes, What does Agnes mean? - BabyNamesPedia
Agnes is of Old Greek and Celtic origin It is used mainly in the Dutch, English, German, and Scandinavian languages Old Greek origin: It is derived from hagnos meaning 'pure, chaste' ; agnus 'lamb' The name was originally the Latinized form of Hagne (Old Greek)
- Agnes - Name Meaning, What does Agnes mean? - Think Baby Names
Agnes as a girls' name is pronounced AG-ness It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Agnes is " pure, holy" Latin form of the Greek name Hagnes, from the feminine form of "hagnos" The popular Saint Agnes (fourth century) was a young Roman virgin martyred by the Roman Emperor Diocletian
- Agnes: Name Meaning and Origin - SheKnows
Agnes was a 3rd century Christian martyr whose January 21st feast day is described in Keats' poem 'The Eve of St Agnes' Agnes was popular until the Reformation, then revived in the 19th century
- Agnes | Oh Baby! Names
Agnes has been a highly popular female name since medieval times owing almost exclusively to this 13 year old saint During the Middle Ages, the English originally rendered Agnes as Annis Today Agnes is most popular in Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway and Denmark), the Spanish equivalent is Inès and the French Inés (ee-NES)
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