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Inés

"pure, chaste"

Nicknames Inesita

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ee·NES

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Greek hagnos (chaste, holy); associated with Latin agnus (lamb)

What Inés means

Inés is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "pure, chaste". It comes from Greek hagnos (chaste, holy); associated with Latin agnus (lamb). It is pronounced ee-NES.

The Spanish form of Agnes. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz carried it; feast January 21.

Nicknames in Mexico: Inesita. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: a common name in Mexico.

Related meanings: virtue, saint.

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Inés means pure, chaste

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