Female Name
Agar
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Latinizations
Writing Systems
Ἄγαρ, ἍγαρAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
63/100
Meaning & Etymology
Agar is a form of the name Hagar, used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament. In modern contexts, Agar refers to a jelly-like substance derived from red algae, used in various culinary and scientific applications.
Etymology
Original Form:
Hagar
Evolution:
The name Agar evolved from Hagar, adapting through Greek and Latin translations of the Old Testament.
Source:
Greek and Latin Old Testament