Meaning and Origin
What does the name Agnieszka mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Poland, the name Agnieszka is of Greek origin and means "Agnes is a given name derived from the Greek Hagne, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. The name passed to Italian as Agnese, to Portuguese as Ines, and to Spanish as Ines. The name is descended from the Proto-Indo-European *h1ngwnis, meaning 'fire,' from which is also the Vedic fire god Agni. It was the name of a popular Christian saint, Agnes of Rome, which encouraged its wide use".
- A submission from Germany says the name Agnieszka means "Pure/purity" and is of Greek origin.
- A female given name, equivalent to English Agnes.