Agata

Agata is a feminine form of the name Agatha and represents an alternative spelling. The name can be translated as 'the Good' or 'the Kind'.

What does the name Agata mean?

The name Agata, an alternative spelling of Agatha, means 'the Good' or 'the Kind'. Its roots lie in ancient Greek, derived from the word agathós (ἀγαθός), which means 'good'. Agata is considered the patron saint of the Italian city of Catania in Sicily. In Slovak and Czech, the spelling Agáta is found. Other variants include Agathe, Agate, Agda (Danish and Swedish), Agascha (Russian), Agota (Hungarian and Lithuanian), Agueda (Spanish and Portuguese), as well as Agafia, Agafja, Agafiia, Agafija, Agot, Aggy, Aghate, and Agatina. Male forms include Aghato, Agathon, Agathinos, Agathinus, Agatho, Agaton, Agatino, and Agafon.

Where does the name Agata come from?

The name Agata has its origins in ancient Greek and means 'the Good'. The ancient Greek word agathós means 'good'. The name is widespread in Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, and Czech languages.

How do you pronounce Agata?

The pronunciation of Agata is clear and structured in three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-ga-ta' [aˈgaːta]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys strength and directness. The middle syllable is emphasized by the voiced 'g'. The ending '-ta' rounds off the name succinctly. Overall, Agata conveys a powerful and classic sound that is structured, determined, and warm.

When is the name day of Agata?

The name day for Agata is celebrated on February 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Agata is among the popular first names, currently ranking 1,035th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1937 at 253rd place. In the last ten years, Agata has been given as a first name about 380 times, placing it at 1,041st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Agata ranks 1,173rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Aga / Agatchen / Agatka / Aggi / Agi / Ago

Similar first names

Famous people

• Agata Baranska (Canadian tennis player)
• Agata Buzek (actress from Poland)
• Agata Czaplicki (Swiss swimmer)
• Agata Flori (Italian actress)
• Agata Gotova (Russian actress)
• Agata Hikari (Japanese writer)
• Agata Karczmarek (Polish long jumper)
• Agata Korc (Polish swimmer)
• Agata Kulesza (actress from Poland)
• Agata Materowicz (artist from Poland)
• Agata Mroz-Olszewska (Polish volleyball player)
• Agata Nowicka (Polish artist)
• Agata Oleksy (Polish beach volleyball player)
• Agata Smoktunowicz (mathematician from Poland)
• Agata Stare (ski jumper from Slovenia)
• Agata Suszka (biathlete from Poland)
• Agata Tarczynska (football player from Poland)
• Agata Trzebuchowska (Swiss actress)
• Agata Tuszynska (Polish writer)
• Agata Wrobel (Polish weightlifter)