Agius is a Maltese surname. It is probably a latinisation of the Greek word agios, meaning "saintly" or "holy". Another origin is from Arabic ʿajūz, meaning "old man" or "old woman".[1][2]

People with this surname include:

References

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  1. ^ Parkin, Harry (19 August 2021). "Agius". Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-886825-5. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  2. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Lenarčič, Simon; McClure, Peter (30 November 2022). "Agius". Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-024511-5. Retrieved 9 June 2024.