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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 Christie is one of the best-selling novelists of all time."

How to use Agatha

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In 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."

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

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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