Agata
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Agata
Agata derives from the Greek word "agathos" (ἀγαθός), meaning "good" or "virtuous." The name became associated with Saint Agatha, an early Christian martyr, which solidified its religious significance and spread throughout Christian communities.
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Etymology
Agata derives from the Greek word "agathos" (ἀγαθός), meaning "good" or "virtuous." The name became associated with Saint Agatha, an early Christian martyr, which solidified its religious significance and spread throughout Christian communities.
The name is primarily used in Italian, Polish, Spanish, and other European cultures with strong Catholic traditions, and remains popular in Scandinavian countries as well. Saint Agatha's veneration in the Christian church, particularly in Sicily where she is a patron saint, established the name's enduring cultural and religious prominence.
Agata currently ranks #8,377 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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