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AGNES

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)

Pronounced: AG-nəs (English), AHK-nes (German), AHKH-nəs (Dutch)  [key]

Latinized form of the Greek name ‘Αγνη (Hagne), derived from Greek ‘αγνος (hagnos) meaning "chaste". 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, being especially popular in England in the Middle Ages.

(see also ÁGNES, AGNÈS)

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