Spanish/Portuguese · Girl name
Ines
“pure, holy”
About the name Ines
Ines is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Latin name Agnes, which comes from the Greek hagnos, ‘pure, holy’. Saint Agnes, a Christian martyr of Rome, died young in the early fourth century and is often shown with a lamb. The name is commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese cultures, written Inés in Spanish and Inês in Portuguese. Inês de Castro, a Galician noblewoman, was the lover of Peter I of Portugal and was later declared queen after her death.
- Meaning
- pure, holy
- Origin
- Spanish/Portuguese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ee-NES(2 syl.)
Middle names for Ines
- Ines Marie
- Ines Claire
- Ines Sofia
- Ines Lynn
- Ines Joy
Questions about Ines
- What does Ines mean?
- Ines is a Spanish name meaning "pure, holy".
- How do you pronounce Ines?
- Ines is pronounced ee-NES, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Ines?
- Variants of Ines include Inez, Inés, Ynes, Inessa.
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