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    Agatha

    AG-ah-thah

    Greek
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Good; Kind; Virtuous
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Agatha does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Good; Kind; Virtuous", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Agatha.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1900s (0.020% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Agatha tastes the LORD's goodness — mercy enduring forever, trust blessed, the kind soul who reflects the divine goodness she has tasted.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Psalm 34:8

      "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."

    • Psalm 107:1

      "O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."

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