Agneza

Agneza is a South Slavic, particularly Croatian, form of Agnes, which derives from the ancient Greek name Hagne, rooted in the adjective hagnos meaning pure or holy. The name became widely used in medieval Europe through the veneration of Saint Agnes of Rome, a third-century martyr celebrated in the Western church. Related forms include Agnieszka in Polish, Inês in Portuguese, and Inez in Spanish.