Girl name
Ines name meaning
“pure, chaste”
Ines means “pure” or “chaste.” It belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese forms of Agnes, including Inés and Inês, and ultimately derives from Greek hagnē. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it has a clear connection with Agnes, showing how related names change spelling across languages.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,851
What does Ines mean?
Pure, chaste
In Turkish: saf, temiz
Ines belongs to the feminine Agnes name family across European languages. Spanish uses Inés and Portuguese Inês, while unaccented Ines also appears internationally. Historical associations include Inês de Castro in Portuguese history; its central meaning comes from the Greek source word expressing purity.
Origin of the name Ines
Ines, including the accented forms Inés and Inês, represents the Spanish and Portuguese forms of Agnes. Agnes derives from Greek hagnē, meaning pure or chaste.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Ines in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | I |
How to pronounce Ines
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯnes/ |
Is Ines a girl’s name?
Yes, Ines is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ines does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ines
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
Famous people named Ines
- Ines Dogan
FAQ about the name Ines
What is the meaning of Ines?
Ines means “pure, chaste”. Ines, including the accented forms Inés and Inês, represents the Spanish and Portuguese forms of Agnes. Agnes derives from Greek hagnē, meaning pure or chaste.
Is Ines a girl’s name?
Yes, Ines is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ines in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ines nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ines?
Ines is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Ines have?
Ines has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ines?
Ines does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Ines?
Notable people named Ines include Ines Dogan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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