Highest form of love; selfless or divine love
Derived from the Ancient Greek word for the highest form of love, specifically charity or the love of God for man. In a Christian context, it represents a selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love that transcends personal desire. It is often used to describe the communal 'love feast' shared by early Christians.
Less common today
Agape isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,660 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
One of the three virgin martyrs (Sisters Agape, Chionia, and Irene)
