Armanda

French, feminine variation of Armand

Armanda Origin and Meaning

The name Armanda is a girl's name.

Armanda is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from the name Amanda with the addition of the 'r' sound. It essentially means "one who is loved" or "worthy of love," inheriting this meaning from its Latin origin "amandus." The name has a romantic, elegant quality and appears across various European cultures, particularly in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian communities. While never achieving mainstream popularity in English-speaking countries, Armanda has maintained steady if sparse usage throughout the decades. It offers a more distinctive alternative to the more common Amanda while retaining similar melodious qualities. The name carries connotations of strength combined with femininity, possibly influenced by its phonetic connection to words like "armor" and "arm."

Famous People Named Armanda

• Armanda Degli Abbati Italian operatic mezzo,soprano
• Armanda Guiducci Italian novelist