Agatha
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Agatha
Agatha derives from the Greek word "agathos" (ἀγαθός), meaning "good" or "virtuous." The name entered widespread use through Saint Agatha, a Christian martyr from 3rd-century Sicily, making it prominent in Christian cultures across Europe and the Mediterranean.
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Etymology
Agatha derives from the Greek word "agathos" (ἀγαθός), meaning "good" or "virtuous." The name entered widespread use through Saint Agatha, a Christian martyr from 3rd-century Sicily, making it prominent in Christian cultures across Europe and the Mediterranean.
Agatha currently ranks #1,703 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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