Agot

Agot is a female first name that is considered a Norwegian variant of Agatha or Agathe. It carries the meaning 'the Good' and occasionally also 'the Kind'.

What does the name Agot mean?

Agot is a female first name that is regarded as the Norwegian form of Agatha or Agathe. The name means 'the Good' and is sometimes also translated as 'the Kind'. Its origins lie in Ancient Greek and derive from the word agathós (ἀγαθός), which stands for 'good'. Other variants include Agate, Agata (Italian), Agda (Danish and Swedish), Agascha (Russian), Agota (Hungarian and Lithuanian), Agueda (Spanish and Portuguese), as well as Adega, Agafia, Agafja, Agafiia, Agafija, Aggy, Aghate, and Agatina. The male forms are Aghato, Agathon, Agathinos, Agathinus, Agatho, Agaton, Agatino, and Agafon.

Where does the name Agot come from?

Agot is a female first name whose roots lie in Ancient Greek and carries the meaning 'the Good'. The Ancient Greek term agathós means 'good'. The name is common in Norway.

How do you pronounce Agot?

The pronunciation of Agot is clear and concise: the name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced as 'A-got' [ˈaɡɔt]. It begins with an open 'a' sound that feels direct and inviting. The second syllable has a short, distinctive sound structure. The final '-got' provides a firm closure. Thus, Agot conveys a reduced, clear, and down-to-earth impression - a name with concentrated form, sober strength, and immediate presence.

When is the name day of Agot?

The name day for Agot is celebrated on February 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Agot is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. The best ranking for Agot was in 1949, when it reached 229th place in the Norwegian name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times in Norway, which places it at 827th in the ten-year statistics. From 1945 to 2024, it ranks 819th in Norway.