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Agatha
A-guh-thuh
Agatha (name) means a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "good.". Example: “Agatha Christie is one of the best-selling novelists of all time.”
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A feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "good."
"Agatha was as cloddish as her name – plain and thick, pasty-faced."
— Anne Tyler, Saint Maybe (1991)
"Agatha Christie is one of the best-selling novelists of all time."
How to use Agatha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name meaning "good," most famous through crime writer Agatha Christie.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek agathós, meaning "good."
Rhymes for Agatha
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What does “Agatha” mean?
The word “Agatha” means a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "good.". In plain terms, a woman's first name meaning "good," most famous through crime writer Agatha Christie.
How do you pronounce “Agatha”?
“Agatha” is pronounced A-guh-thuh (/ˈæɡəθə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Agatha” in a sentence?
Here is “Agatha” used in a sentence: “Agatha Christie is one of the best-selling novelists of all time.”
What part of speech is “Agatha”?
“Agatha” is a name.
Where does the word “Agatha” come from?
The word “Agatha” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek agathós, meaning "good.".
Is “Agatha” a common word?
“Agatha” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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