First name Amanda - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
26. Oktober
Meaning
The female first name Amanda comes from Latin and means "the lovable" or "the amiable". It is a variant of the name Amandus, which in turn is derived from the Latin word "amare" meaning "to love". The name is mainly popular in English-speaking countries, but also in other countries such as Germany, France, and Spain. In Greek mythology, Amanda was the goddess of love and beauty, which adds positive associations to the name.