"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Agatha Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Agatha
girl
Agatha means "good" or "kind," from the Greek agathos — a word the New Testament uses constantly for what is genuinely good. The name is not in the King James Bible, but its root runs through it: "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him" (Psalm 34:8).
Is Agatha 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.
Pronunciation:/AG-ah-thah/
OriginGreek
MeaningGood; Kind; Virtuous
What does Agatha mean?
Agatha is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Good; Kind; Virtuous". Agatha is good — and God is the source of all goodness. 'O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.' Agatha's goodness is a taste of the divine nature.
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What does Agatha mean in the Bible?
Agatha means "Good; Kind; Virtuous" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Agatha is good — and God is the source of all goodness. 'O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.' Agatha's goodness is a taste of the divine nature.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Agatha?
Agatha is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Good; Kind; Virtuous" — not because Scripture names anyone Agatha.
"O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."
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Which books of the Bible mention Agatha?
Agatha is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Agatha?
Agatha tastes the LORD's goodness — mercy enduring forever, trust blessed, the kind soul who reflects the divine goodness she has tasted.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Agatha?
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