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Amada
Amada Pronunciation
Amada is pronounced ah-MAH-dah /ɑˈmɑ.ðɑ/High
Meaning: Beloved; the Spanish feminine past participle of amar, 'to love', from Latin amataHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Amada is the Spanish word 'beloved' — the feminine of amado, from Latin amata — used as a given name since medieval times; the masculine Amado and the Latin saint's name Amata of Assisi (a follower of St. Clare) kept the family in the calendars. Mexican composer Agustín Lara's famous 'Amada' songs serenaded the word for decades.
The name peaked in early twentieth-century Mexico and the U.S. Southwest, and now reads as a grandmother's treasure ripe for revival. It remains rare — a one-word love letter.
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Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce Amada?
Amada is pronounced ah-MAH-dah (/ɑˈmɑ.ðɑ/). Press play above to hear Amada said aloud.
How do you say Amada?
Amada is said ah-MAH-dah (/ɑˈmɑ.ðɑ/). Press play above to hear Amada said aloud.
What does the name Amada mean?
Amada is Spanish for 'beloved', from Latin amata.
Is Amada a boy or girl name?
Amada is a girl's name; Amado is the masculine form.
How popular is Amada?
Amada is a rare vintage name in the U.S. today.