Agathe
Meaning of Agathe
Agathe is a feminine name that has its origins in Greek mythology. Derived from the Greek name Agatha, Agathe means "good" or "kind-hearted." Known for its elegance and sophistication, Agathe has gained popularity in recent years. This name is pronounced differently depending on the language. In German, it is pronounced as ah-GAH-tuh (/a.ˈɡa.tə/), while in French, it is pronounced as ah-GAHT (/a.ɡat/). The variations of this name include Agatha. In the United States of America, Agathe has been given to a modest number of newborn girls each year, with a steady presence over the past two decades. The name peaked in popularity in 2015 when it ranked 5th among baby names for girls, with 16,406 occurrences.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as ah-GAH-tuh (/a.ˈɡa.tə/)
French
- Pronunced as ah-GAHT (/a.ɡat/)
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Notable People Named Agathe
| Agathe Uwilingiyimana, also known as Madame Agathe, was a prominent Rwandan political figure who served as Prime Minister and acting head of state before her assassination during the Rwandan genocide. |
| Agathe von Trapp was the eldest daughter of Georg von Trapp and a member of the Trapp Family Singers, known for inspiring the musical "The Sound of Music." |
| Agathe Backer Grøndahl - Agathe Ursula Backer Grøndahl was a renowned Norwegian pianist and composer, and her son Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl continued her legacy as a pianist and composer. |
| Agathe Whitehead - Agathe Gobertina von Trapp was a British-Austrian heiress and the first wife of Georg Ritter von Trapp, known for being the mother of the seven children of the Trapp Family singers. |
| Agathe Alexandrine Gavaudan, also known as Mme Raimbaux or Raimbaux-Gavaudan, was a renowned French operatic contralto. |
| Agathe Aladin is a Haitian artist known for her oil and acrylic paintings depicting family, womanhood, everyday life, and Haitian Vodou. |
| Agathe Bonitzer is a French actress with a career spanning over twenty films since 1996. |
