Female Name
Agatka
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
56/100
Meaning & Etymology
Agatka is a Polish diminutive of the name Agata, which itself is derived from the Greek feminine name Ἀγάθη (Agáthē), meaning 'good'. The name has historical and cultural significance, particularly in Christian contexts due to St. Agatha of Sicily, a third-century martyr. It is less common in English-speaking countries today but remains popular in Greece and Germanic-speaking regions.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ἀγάθη (Agáthē)
Evolution:
From the Greek adjective ἀγαθός (agathós) meaning 'good', the name evolved into Agata in Latin and later into various forms in different languages, including Agatka in Polish.
Source:
Greek