Agatha (given name)
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For the ancient Greek city Agatha or Agathe in Southern France, see Agde.
Agatha, also Agata, is a feminine given name derived from the Greek feminine name Ἀγάθη (Agáthē; alternative form: Ἀγαθή Agathḗ), which is a nominalized form of ἀγαθή (agathḗ), i.e. the feminine form of the adjective ἀγαθός (agathós) "good".[2][3][4]
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![]() An Orthodox icon of St. Agatha of Sicily, the saint responsible for the wide usage of the name Agatha | |
Pronunciation | /ˈæɡəθə/[1] |
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Gender | Female |
Language(s) | Ancient Greek |
Origin | |
Meaning | "good" |
Other names | |
Variant form(s) | Ágatha, Agata, Ágata, Agafa |
See also | Ag, Aggy, Aggi, Aggie |
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It was the name of St. Agatha of Sicily, a third-century Christian martyr. Rarely has the name been given in English-speaking countries during recent years.[5] Agatha was last ranked among the top 1,000 names for girls born in the United States during the 1930s.[6]
“Agatha” is a common name in Greece and countries that speak Germanic languages.