Lamb, pure, spotless
Pronunciation: AG-neez
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Agnes is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Lamb". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AG-neez. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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άϒνεύσ
ακθόσ λερνπλόες
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
AG-neez
IPA
/æɡˈniːz/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
11
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Agnes was a martyr in Rome during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Claudius II in the early 4th century. According to legend, she was a young virgin who was condemned to be executed by being buried alive in a jar with a snake. However, the snake died instead, and Agnes was venerated as a saint and a protector against snakebites and other poisons.
Early 4th century
Agnes of Poitiers (1268–1324) was a French noblewoman who became a Dominican tertiary and a mystic. She is best known for her visions and writings, which include detailed accounts of her mystical experiences. Her works influenced the development of Christian mysticism and were widely read in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Late 13th to early 14th century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Agnes
meaning 'lamb' or 'pure one', symbolizing innocence, purity, and gentleness
עגנס
שם נפש באעבוות
άϒνεύσ
ακθόσ λερνπλόες
Agnes
nomen femininum, quod significat virgo
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