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