Amada

Amada is a Spanish derivation of Amadea and carries the meaning 'the beloved of God' or 'love God!'. This derives from the Latin verb amare, which means 'to love', as well as the imperative ama for 'love!' and deus, which stands for 'God'.

What does the name Amada mean?

Amada is a Spanish variant of Amadea and means 'the beloved of God' or 'love God!'. The name derives from the Latin word amare for 'to love' and the imperative ama for 'love!' as well as deus for 'God'. Amada is mainly found in Spanish-speaking regions, especially in Latin America, but is overall not very common.

Where does the name Amada come from?

The first name Amada has Latin roots and means 'the beloved of God' or 'love God!'. It is composed of the Latin words amare, which means 'to love', ama, the imperative form for 'love!', and deus, which means 'God'. The name is primarily prevalent in Latin American Spanish.

How do you pronounce Amada?

The pronunciation of Amada is three syllables and rhythmic. The name is typically pronounced as 'A-ma-da' [aˈmaːda], starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllable gives the name a warm tone and provides a calm, stable center. The open '-da' at the end creates a gentle, harmonious finish. Overall, Amada appears soft, warm, and down-to-earth, with a clear form and quiet strength that conveys a reliable presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Amada is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2015 at 4,092nd place. In the last ten years, Amada has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ami

Famous people

• Amada Lee Gosling (daughter of US actor Ryan Gosling)