Agnesa

Agnesa is a female form of the name Agnes and is primarily used in Italy. The name traces back to the Ancient Greek term Hagne (Ἁγνή). In German translation, Agnesa means 'the pure', 'the holy', 'the consecrated', and also 'the lamb'.

What does the name Agnesa mean?

Agnesa is essentially an Italian derivation of Agnes, which has its roots in the Ancient Greek name Hagne (Ἁγνή). In the German language, the name is associated with the meanings 'the pure', 'the holy', 'the consecrated', and 'the lamb'. Its origins can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word hagnós ‎(ἁγνός) or agní ‎(αγνή), which means 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'purifying', 'sanctified', and 'consecrated', as well as the Latin term agnus, which means 'the lamb'. In the Slovak language, the spelling Agneša is common. The first name gained widespread use in Europe during the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Agnes of Rome, who died as a martyr. There are numerous variants such as Agnese, Agnessa, Agnete, Agneta, Agnethe, Agnetha, Agnette, Agneza, and Agne. Other forms include Agnita, Agni, Agnieszka, Agniezka, Agnija, Agnia, and Agnis, as well as Aune, Ines, and Inez. Male variants are Agnus and Agnius.

Where does the name Agnesa come from?

The name Agnesa has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the pure'. The Ancient Greek words hagnós and agní mean 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'purifying', 'sanctified', and 'consecrated' (Ancient Greek) or agnus, which means 'the lamb' (Latin). The languages in which the name is common include Albanian, Italian, Polish, and Slovak.

How do you pronounce Agnesa?

The pronunciation of the name Agnesa is three syllables and gentle. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ag-ne-sa' [aɡˈneːza], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The open A at the beginning creates a wide sound, while the soft S at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Overall, Agnesa conveys a classic, friendly, and timeless impression.

When is the name day of Agnesa?

The name day for Agnesa is celebrated on January 21 and March 2.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Agnesa enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723 on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2005 at position 346. In the last ten years, Agnesa has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it at 2,917 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks at 2,980.

Nicknames & pet names

Agi / Agnes / Agnescha / Agni / Agno / Ajesa / Angi / Asesa / Gesa / Nes / Nesa

Similar first names

Argnesa

Famous people

• Agnesa Vuthaj (Albanian model)