Ines
Ines is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning “Pure, chaste”.
| Meaning | Pure, chaste |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Spanish and Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | ee-NESS |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Portugal, France |
Meaning and origin of Ines
Ines is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes, written Inés in Spanish and Inês in Portuguese. Agnes comes from Greek hagnos, 'pure, chaste', and was later linked with Latin agnus, 'lamb'. The name honours St Agnes of Rome, a young martyr of the early fourth century. Inês de Castro, the tragic medieval Portuguese noblewoman, is a famous bearer, and today Inès is popular in France as well.
Is Ines a Christian name?
Ines is a Christian name, honouring St Agnes, one of the virgin martyrs named in the Roman Canon of the Mass.
How popular is Ines?
Popular in Spain, Portugal and France; less common in English-speaking countries.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ines mean?
Ines means 'Pure, chaste'. It is of Greek, via Spanish and Portuguese origin.
Is Ines a Christian name?
Ines is a Christian name, honouring St Agnes, one of the virgin martyrs named in the Roman Canon of the Mass.
How do you pronounce Ines?
Ines is pronounced ee-NESS.
Is Ines a boy or girl name?
Ines is usually a girl name.