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Name Origin

Inês is a Portuguese given name, a variant of the Hebrew name Elisabeth, meaning 'My God is abundance' or 'My God is oath'.

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Famous People

Inês de Castro (1320-1355)

Galician noblewoman

  • Became the lover of King Pedro I of Portugal
  • Her tragic death led to political upheaval and a famous legend in Portuguese history

Inês Pereira de Sá (1945-)

Portuguese writer

  • Known for her novels, short stories and essays
  • Won the Prémio Camões, Portugal's highest literary award

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