Agnes
/aɡnihs/ Scandinavian Female
Meaning & Origin
Agnes is a Scandinavian name meaning "Female name that means "Pure" or "Holy"". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Agnes comes from the Greek word "hagnos" (ἁγνός), meaning "pure" or "holy".
Quick Facts
Language Scandinavian
Gender Female
Phonetic aɡnihs
IPA æɡnɪs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as aɡnihs. Keep the original Scandinavian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Agnes
- · Agnes Moorehead - Actress
- · Agnes of Rome - Saint
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