Agape
Agape is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “unconditional, divine love.” Agape represents the highest form of love in Greek philosophy — selfless, unconditional, and universal.
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how do you pronounce Agape?
ah-GAH-pay
where does the name Agape come from?
Agape is the Greek word for the highest form of love, or charity: the love of God for humanity and of humanity for God. It is set apart from philia, brotherly love, and philautia, self-love, as a profound, sacrificial love that persists regardless of circumstance.
It was adopted into Christian theology as the love of God for humanity and became central to early Christian communities, giving this name profound spiritual significance.
who are famous people named Agape?
- Saint Agape of Thessalonica (early Christian martyr)
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quick answers about Agape
What does the name Agape mean?
Agape means “unconditional, divine love”.
What is the origin of the name Agape?
Agape comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Agape?
Agape has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Agape a boy or girl name?
Agape is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Agape?
Agape is pronounced ah-GAH-pay, with 3 syllables.
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