Agnes: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“pure; chaste”

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ایگنس

Ἁγνή

Agnes (ایگنس, Greek Ἁγνή) is a Christian girl’s name that means “pure; chaste”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Agnes.

Agnes at a glance

Meaning: pure; chaste
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: ag-nis
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: A · ا

Meaning of Agnes

In English: pure; chaste
اردو میں معنی: پاکیزہ؛ پاک دامن

Origin and history of Agnes

From Greek hagnē, meaning 'pure'. Later linked also with Latin agnus, lamb.

Base wordGreek hagnē

How to say and write Agnes

Say it: ag-nis2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Agnes
Urdu: ایگنس
Original script: Ἁγνή
Other spellings: Ines · Inez
Known bearer: St Agnes of Rome
Themes: Virtue

Sibling names for Agnes

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Agnes.

Names like Agnes

Names that sound like Agnes

Agni

Questions about the name Agnes

What does the name Agnes mean?

Agnes means “pure; chaste”. In Urdu: پاکیزہ؛ پاک دامن. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Agnes a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Agnes is a girl’s name.

Is Agnes a Christian name?

Yes. Agnes is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek hagnē, meaning 'pure'. Later linked also with Latin agnus, lamb.

How do you pronounce Agnes?

Say it “ag-nis”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Agnes in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Agnes is written ایگنس. In its original script: Ἁγνή.

What are other spellings of Agnes?

Agnes is also spelled Ines, Inez.

Who is a famous person named Agnes?

St Agnes of Rome

Is the meaning of Agnes verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.