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Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Greek, History
Scripts Ἄγις(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsAges, Aghis, Ayis
Meaning & History
Derived from the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry". It is closely related to the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide". This name was borne by several kings of Sparta.