Agneta

Agneta is a Scandinavian and Germanic form of Agnes, which derives from the ancient Greek name Hagnē, rooted in the adjective hagnos meaning pure or chaste. The name was borne by Saint Agnes of Rome, a third-century martyr whose veneration spread the name widely across medieval Europe. Agneta has been particularly common in Sweden and the Netherlands, gaining broader recognition through Agneta Fältskog, a founding member of the pop group ABBA. Related forms include Agnes, Agnetha, Ines, and Inès.