Inez

/ɪˈnɛz/ noun

Definition

A feminine given name, often with Spanish or Portuguese origins.

Etymology

From Spanish/Portuguese 'Inés,' derived from Latin 'Agnes' meaning 'pure' or 'chaste.' The name traveled between cultures through religious tradition and royal families.

Kelly Says

Saint Agnes, the origin of this name, inspired countless paintings and poems in medieval and Renaissance art, often depicted with a lamb symbolizing gentleness—making her name carry literal meaning through artistic tradition!

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