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Gender:

Both

Origin:

Latin

Meaning:

She who must be loved

Origin:

Sanskrit

Meaning:

Active; bright

Pronunciation:

(a MAN da)   [Guide]

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Nature Names, Sanskrit Names, Canadian Names, American Names, English Names, Indian Names, Love Names

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English speaking countries

Additional info:

Amanda is the feminine gerundive of the Latin verb 'amo' (I love) and thus literally means 'she who must be loved'. In the US, Amanda was particularly popular in the 1980s. Amanda can also be a male name which is Sanskrit in origin.

Notable bearers include actresses Amanda Bynes and Amanda Peet. 'The Amanda Show' was a children's television show starring Amanda Bynes.

Amanda's Pennant or Celithemis Amanda is a type of dragonfly.

Popularity Rank of Amanda

US top 1000 names since 1880

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