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Etymology of Aglaia

From Ancient Greek Ἀγλαΐα (Aglaḯa, from ἀγλαΐα (aglaḯa, “splendour, beauty”)). It has the same Indo-European root as γελάω (geláō, “to laugh”).

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The youngest of the three Graces, daughter of Zeus and Eurynome, spouse of Hephaestus. · A female given name from Ancient Greek, of mostly historical usage.

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From Ancient Greek Ἀγλαΐα (Aglaḯa, from ἀγλαΐα (aglaḯa, “splendour, beauty”)). It has the same Indo-European root as γελάω (geláō, “to laugh”).

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