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Nežа is a South Slavic feminine given name, functioning as a diminutive or pet form of the name Agneza, itself the South Slavic adaptation of the Latin Agnes, which derives from the Greek Hagnē, rooted in the word hagnos, meaning pure or chaste. The name has been particularly common in Slovenia, where it is used both as an independent given name and as an affectionate short form. Its popularity was reinforced by the veneration of Saint Agnes of Rome, a early Christian martyr widely honored across Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Related forms include Agneza, Agnieszka, and Ines.