Agnese

Agnese is the Italian and Latvian form of Agnes, derived from the ancient Greek name Hagnē, rooted in the adjective hagnos, meaning pure or chaste. The name became widely adopted in Christian Europe through the veneration of Saint Agnes of Rome, a third-century martyr celebrated for her piety and steadfastness. Related forms across languages include Inês in Portuguese, Inés in Spanish, Agnès in French, Agnieszka in Polish, and Ines, which is used internationally.