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Amadis

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-mah-dis /ˈɑ.mɑ.dɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin — variously 'love of God; beloved of God' (ama, 'love', + Deus, 'God'); the hero of the medieval romance Amadis of Gaul; we note the legendLow

In 30 seconds: Love of God; beloved of God: Amadis is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AH-mah-dis'). We note the legend.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin — variously 'love of God; beloved of God' (ama, 'love', + Deus, 'God'); the hero of the medieval romance Amadis of Gaul; we note the legend
U.S. rank (2024)#9921
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Amadis comes from the Latin — variously 'love of God; beloved of God' (ama, 'love', + Deus, 'God'); the hero of the medieval romance Amadis of Gaul (we note the legend). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AH-mah-dis').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, boosted by literature. Rare, love-of-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Amadis is variously 'love of God; beloved of God' — the hero of the medieval romance Amadis of Gaul — a lyrical, storied name (we note the legend; said 'AH-mah-dis').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Amadis — Latin; literary romance

Variations

AmadisAmadeus

Nicknames

Ama

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amadis mean?

Amadis is Latin, variously 'love of God; beloved of God'; the hero of the romance Amadis of Gaul. We note the legend.

How do you pronounce Amadis?

It's said AH-mah-dis /ˈɑ.mɑ.dɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amadis a boy or girl name?

Amadis is a boy's name.

How popular is Amadis?

Amadis is a very rare name in the U.S.

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