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Name Origin

Agnes is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. It derives from the Greek word 'hagne', meaning 'chaste' or 'innocent'.

greekfemininepurityholinessvirtuechastityinnocence

Famous People

Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu (1910-1997)

Missionary, humanitarian

  • Founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata (Calcutta), India
  • Dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick
  • Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979

Agnes Martin (1912-2004)

Painter

  • Known for her minimalist abstract paintings
  • Influential figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement

Agnes Moorehead (1900-1974)

Actress

  • Best known for her role as Endora in the television sitcom 'Bewitched'
  • Nominated for four Emmy Awards and an Academy Award
  • Prolific stage and screen actress

Agnes Varda (1928-2019)

Filmmaker

  • Pioneer of the French New Wave movement
  • First woman to receive an honorary Oscar
  • Known for films like 'Cléo from 5 to 7' and 'Vagabond'