Anezka

The female first name Anezka (Anežka) represents a Czech form of Agnes, which has its origin in the Greek name Hagne (Ἁγνή). The direct translation is 'the Pure', 'the Consecrated', 'the Chaste', and 'the Lamb', as well as 'the Lamb of God'.

What does the name Anezka mean?

Anezka (Anežka) is the Czech variant of the name Agnes, which traces back to the Greek Hagne (Ἁγνή). Its literal meanings include 'the Pure', 'the Consecrated', 'the Chaste', and 'the Lamb', as well as 'the Lamb of God'. The origins are found in the Ancient Greek term hagnós ‎(ἁγνός) or agní ‎(αγνή), meaning 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'purifying', 'sanctified', or 'consecrated', as well as the Latin word agnus for 'the Lamb'. Due to the veneration of Saint Agnes of Rome, who is regarded as a martyr, the name became widespread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. Other variants include Angnes, Anjeza, Anjes, Anjessa, Aune, Hanza, Ines, Inez, Iines, Inesa, Inessa, and Innessa, as well as Jagna, Jagienka, Janja, and Senga.

Where does the name Anezka come from?

The name Anezka is a female first name that has its origin in Ancient Greek and means 'the Pure'. The components in Ancient Greek are hagnós or agní, meaning 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'purifying', 'sanctified', and 'consecrated', and in Latin, agnus, meaning 'the Lamb'. The language is Czech.

How do you pronounce Anezka?

The pronunciation of Anezka is three syllables and has a distinctive sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-nesch-ka' [aˈnɛʃka]. The combination of consonants and the 'sch' sound gives it a clear structure and tension. The '-ka' at the end provides a clear closure. Overall, it creates a lively and slightly angular sound with a clear contour, yet it flows smoothly.

When is the name day of Anezka?

The name day for Anezka is celebrated on January 21 and March 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Anezka is one of the rarer first names. In 2016, it ranked 4,471 on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest placement was in 2015 at rank 2,766. Over the last ten years, Anezka has been given around 20 times, placing it at 6,729 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,444.

Famous people

• Anezka Ceska (Agnes of Bohemia), Bohemian princess and Catholic saint
• Anezka Drahotova (Czech cyclist)