Agatha (given name)
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".
An Orthodox icon of St. Agatha of Sicily, the saint responsible for the wide usage of the name Agatha | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈæɡəθə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | Ancient Greek |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "good" |
| Other names | |
| See also | Ag, Aggy, Aggi, Aggie |
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. Agatha was last ranked among the top 1,000 names for girls born in the United States during the 1930s.
“Agatha” is a common name in Greece and countries that speak Germanic languages.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.