English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
name Common

Amanda

uh-MAN-duh

Amanda (name) means a female given name of Latin origin, meaning "she who must be loved", also the name of several townships in Ohio. Example: “Amanda was named for the heroine of an 18th-century play.”

name
1
A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "she who must be loved", also the name of several townships in Ohio.
"Amanda was named for the heroine of an 18th-century play."
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Amanda” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

_____ was named for the heroine of an 18th-century play.

Etymology

From Latin amandus, "who is to be loved"; a doublet of Aimee.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Amanda

See all rhymes for Amanda →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Amanda” mean?

The word “Amanda” means a female given name of Latin origin, meaning "she who must be loved", also the name of several townships in Ohio.

How do you pronounce “Amanda”?

“Amanda” is pronounced uh-MAN-duh (/əˈmændə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Amanda” in a sentence?

Here is “Amanda” used in a sentence: “Amanda was named for the heroine of an 18th-century play.”

What part of speech is “Amanda”?

“Amanda” is a name.

Where does the word “Amanda” come from?

The word “Amanda” comes from Latin. From Latin amandus, "who is to be loved"; a doublet of Aimee.

Is “Amanda” a common word?

“Amanda” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Featured In

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial