Agnes
From Greek Hagne: "pure" or "virtuous".
Meaning and origin
Agnes derives from the Greek word for purity and chastity, later Latinised as Agnès in French and Agnes in English.
How to pronounce Agnes
| French (Belgium) | ahn-YES /aɲ.nɛs/ |
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