Girl
Greek
3 syllables
Agatha
AG-uh-thuh
/ˈæɡ.ə.θə/
"Good and virtuous" — a sturdy classical name forever linked to mystery and intellect
Agatha comes from the Greek agathos meaning good or virtuous, one of the most fundamental virtues in ancient Greek philosophy. Saint Agatha of Sicily, a 3rd-century Christian martyr, brought the name wide use in medieval Europe. Today the name is most powerfully associated with Agatha Christie, the bestselling crime writer of all time, lending it a bookish, clever mystique.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesAg · a · tha
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordAgathos
MeaningGood, virtuous
PopularityRare
Peak Year1920
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayFebruary 5
Nicknames
AggieAggyTheaAgath
About the Name Agatha
Agatha means good or virtuous in Greek, from the root agathos. It was considered one of the highest moral qualities in ancient Greek thought.
Agatha comes from ancient Greek and was spread throughout Europe through the veneration of Saint Agatha, a 3rd-century Sicilian martyr.
Agatha is rare in modern usage but experiencing a slow revival. It carries strong literary associations thanks to Agatha Christie.
Agatha Rose, Agatha Violet, and Agatha Frances are distinguished combinations that suit the name's vintage gravitas.
Agathas are often perceived as intelligent, curious, and independent — a name for someone with a sharp mind and strong character.
The standard English spelling is Agatha. The Italian and Polish form Agata is also used. The original Greek form is Agathe.
Personality of Agatha
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Agatha
Creativity
88%
Elegance
78%
Independence
90%
Intelligence
94%
Strength
82%
Warmth
70%
Famous People Named Agatha
A
Agatha Christie
British crime novelist, the bestselling fiction writer of all time
S
Saint Agatha
3rd-century Christian martyr and patron saint of Sicily
A
Agatha of Sicily
Venerated across Catholic and Orthodox traditions since antiquity
Middle Names for Agatha
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Agatha
Agatha Rose
Agatha Mary
Agatha Ruth
Agatha Jane
Agatha Violet
Agatha Frances
Agatha Maud
Agatha Iris
Agatha Pearl
Agatha Constance
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History of Agatha
250
Saint Agatha martyred in Sicily; her feast day established on February 5
1000
Name spreads through Catholic Europe via veneration of Saint Agatha
1920
Agatha Christie publishes her first novel, beginning a legendary career
2015
Agatha begins a slow revival as parents embrace bold vintage names
Numerology & Symbolism of Agatha
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Purple
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lavender
Agatha Around the World
How Agatha is written in different languages and scripts
أغاثا
Arabic
アガサ
Japanese
Агата
Russian
아가사
Korean
阿加莎
Chinese
Αγάθη
Greek
अगाथा
Hindi
אַגָּתָה
Hebrew
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