Agnetha

Agnetha is a Scandinavian, chiefly Swedish, form of Agnes, which derives from the ancient Greek name Hagnē, rooted in the adjective hagnos meaning pure or holy. The name spread across medieval Europe through the veneration of Saint Agnes of Rome, a third-century Christian martyr. Agnetha gained international recognition largely through Swedish singer Agnetha Fältskog, one of the founding members of the pop group ABBA. Related forms include Agneta, Agna, Agnes, and the Finnish Aino.