Agnes

/ˈæɡnəs/ noun

Definition

A proper name, historically common in English-speaking cultures, often associated with the lamb symbolism in Christian tradition.

Etymology

From Latin 'Agnes,' connected to 'agnus' meaning lamb. Saint Agnes became venerated in early Christianity, and the name spread widely through Christian Europe and beyond.

Kelly Says

Saint Agnes is always depicted with a lamb in art because her name literally means 'lamb,' but also because she represents gentleness and innocence—layers of meaning built into a single name across centuries.

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