Amadeus
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Amadeus
Amadeus means "lover of God" or "one who loves God," derived from the Latin elements "amare" (to love) and "Deus" (God).
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Etymology
Amadeus means "lover of God" or "one who loves God," derived from the Latin elements "amare" (to love) and "Deus" (God). The name has been primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among European nobility and clergy, with notable historical bearers including the Holy Roman Emperor Amadeus VIII and composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Amadeus currently ranks #1,634 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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