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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Agatha
Greek
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Usage of the Name Agatha
English, Ancient Greek
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Meaning of the Name Agatha
The name Agatha is a Latinized form of the Greek name Agathē, which is derived from the Greek word "agathos" meaning "good".
This was the name of St. Agatha of Sicily (c. 231 - c. 251), a Christian saint who was popular in the Middle Ages, and due to the name's popularity at the time, several members of royal European families during this time had the name Agatha. Agatha was revived in the 19th century, but it is rarely used today.
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Interesting Facts about Agatha
- There is genus of tiny sea snails called Agatha.
- The Agatha Awards, which are given annually to the best mystery novels of the year, were named for Agatha Christie.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Agatha Christie (1890 - 1976), an English writer;
Agatha Barbara (1923 - 2002), the 3rd President of the Republic of Malta;
Agatha Sangma (born 1980), an Indian politician.
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Names Related to Agatha
List of names related to Agatha.
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