Agueda

Agueda (Águeda) is a female first name found in Portuguese and Spanish. In the Catalan variant Àgueda, the name is derived from Agatha or Agathe. Its direct translation is 'the Good', and it is occasionally translated as 'the Kind'.

What does the name Agueda mean?

The first name Agueda (Águeda) is a form of Agatha or Agathe in Portuguese, Spanish, and Catalan spelling. It translates directly as 'the Good' or 'the Kind'. The origin of the name goes back to the Ancient Greek word agathós (ἀγαθός), which means 'good'. Various variants include Agate, Agata (Italian), Agda (Danish and Swedish), Agascha (Russian), Agota (Hungarian and Lithuanian), as well as numerous other forms like Adega, Agafia, Agafja, and Agat. Male variants of the name include Aghato, Agathon, Agathinos, Agathinus, Agatho, Agaton, Agatino, and Agafon.

Where does the name Agueda come from?

The origin of the name Agueda is Ancient Greek, meaning 'the Good'. The Greek term agathós means 'good' and the name is used in Catalan, Portuguese, and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Agueda?

The pronunciation of Agueda is three syllables and fluid. The name is typically pronounced as 'A-gue-da' [aˈɡweːða], starting with an open 'a' sound. The sound combination '-gue-' gives the name a rounded, harmonious tone. The gentle '-da' at the end provides a pleasant closure. Agueda sounds melodic, friendly, and has a slightly exotic touch – a name that radiates soft dynamism, fine structure, and pleasant warmth.

When is the name day of Agueda?

The name day of Agueda is celebrated on February 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Agueda is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Agueda has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 13,070th.

Famous people

• Agueda Lopez (Model (wife of Luis Fonsi)