Agnus

Agnus is the masculine form of the name Agnes and is regarded as a Latinized variant of the Greek Hagne (Ἁγνή). The direct translation is "the Pure," "the Sanctified," "the Chaste," as well as "the Lamb." In the context of Good Friday, the term also refers to "Agnus Dei," which means "the Lamb of God."

What does the name Agnus mean?

The name Agnus is a masculine derivative of Agnes and originates from the Greek form Hagne (Ἁγνή). It is translated as "the Pure," "the Sanctified," "the Chaste," and "the Lamb." Particularly in connection with Good Friday, it is interpreted as "Agnus Dei," meaning "the Lamb of God." The name comes from the Ancient Greek word hagnós ‎(ἁγνός) as well as from agní ‎(αγνή), which are terms for "pure," "chaste," "holy," "purifying," "sanctified," and "consecrated," as well as from the Latin agnus, which means "the Lamb." A French spelling is Agnús. Alternatives in masculine form include Agnius, and there are numerous variants such as Agnesa, Agnessa, Agnete, Agneta, Agnethe, Agnetha, Agnette, Agneza, and Agne.

Where does the name Agnus come from?

Agnus has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the Pure." The components in Ancient Greek are hagnós and agní, which stand for "pure," "chaste," "holy," "purifying," "sanctified," and "consecrated," while agnus in Latin means "the Lamb." The name is common in German and French languages.

How do you pronounce Agnus?

The sound and pronunciation of Agnus is two syllables and sonically distinct. It is pronounced as "Ag-nus" [ˈaɡnʊs], with the consonant cluster -gn- at the center creating a compact middle. The short -us at the end sounds factual and closed. Overall, Agnus conveys a serious, traditional impression - dignified, calm, and meaningful.

When is the name day of Agnus?

The name day of Agnus is celebrated on January 21 and March 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Agnus is considered a rare first name. It has not appeared in the country's name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was 987th place in Denmark in 2020. In the last ten years, Agnus has been given less than ten times there, which places it at 2,744th in the ten-year statistics. From 1985 to 2024, it ranks 4,546th in Denmark.

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