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Agnes
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A feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "pure" or "chaste."
"Saint Agnes is one of the most venerated virgin martyrs in Christian tradition."
How to Use Agnes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional woman's first name meaning "pure."
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek hagnós, meaning "pure" or "chaste"; a doublet of the name Inez.