Etymology

Inez

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Today it means: A female given name from Spanish. Full definition →

Spanish Inés ← Portuguese Inês ← Latin Agnes
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἉγνή
  2. Latin · derived fromAgnes
  3. Portuguese · borrowed fromInês
  4. Spanish · borrowed fromInés
  5. English todayInez

Anglicised form of Spanish Inés and Portuguese Inês, both from Latin Agnes, from Ancient Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnḗ). First used in 18th century English poetry and plays referring to Inês de Castro. Doublet of Agnes.

Words from the same roots

Ancient GreekἉγνή all →

Agnes

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