Agaphah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Agaphah

What is the meaning of the name Agaphah ?

The baby name Agaphah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-GAH-fah (IPA: /əˈɡɑːfə/).

Agaphah is Greek in Origin.

Agaphah is a rare feminine given name most plausibly derived from Greek Agape, from agápē, meaning “selfless love” or “charity.” The ph reflects the classical transliteration of Greek phi, while the -ah ending mirrors a biblical-style orthography seen in names like Hannah or Judith’s variant Yehudit, giving it a devotional, antique feel. As a virtue name, it conveys themes of divine love, compassion, and benevolence.

In use since the early Christian era, the root name Agape appears in hagiographic records (e.g., a martyr named Agape of Thessalonica) and has periodically resurfaced in Christian-inspired naming revivals. Agaphah itself remains extremely uncommon, but sits alongside related forms found in various traditions: Agape (English/Greek), Agapi (Modern Greek), Agapia or Agapiya (Romanian/Slavic), and the masculine cognates Agapios/Agapius. Near-variants and anglicized spellings include Agapha and Agapah. Overall meaning: “love; charitable, selfless affection.”

⚙ Agaphah does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.