Ines
Ines is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “pure, holy.” The Portuguese form of Agnes, Inês is inseparable from the tragic love story of Inês de Castro, who was murdered for…
how do you pronounce Ines?
ee-NESH
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what does Ines mean?
The name Ines means “pure, holy.” It comes from the Portuguese language tradition.
The Portuguese form of Agnes, Inês is inseparable from the tragic love story of Inês de Castro, who was murdered for political reasons and posthumously crowned queen by her grieving lover, King Pedro I. It is one of Portugal's most romantic and poignant names.
where does the name Ines come from?
The Wikipedia entry retrieved for Ines is brief, stating only that Ines and its variants form a feminine given name related to Agnes; it doesn't spell out a 'pure, holy' meaning or name any specific variants.
the history of Ines
Nothing here confirms the Inês de Castro legend described elsewhere — the tragic Portuguese story of her murder and posthumous coronation isn't addressed by this source.
what are the nicknames and variants of Ines?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Ines?
- Inês de Castro (posthumously crowned Queen of Portugal)
- Inês Brasil (Brazilian singer and internet personality)
what names are similar to Ines?
what names go well with Ines?
Sibling names that share Ines's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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