Amedea

Amedea represents the feminine form of Amedeo, which is the Italian variant of the name Amadeus. This first name has its roots in Latin and is translated as "the beloved of God" or "love God!" derived from the Latin verb amare, which means "to love."

What does the name Amedea mean?

Amedea is the feminine variant of the name Amedeo, which in turn originates from Italian and is related to Amadeus. The origin of the name lies in Latin and carries the meaning "the beloved of God" or "love God!" This derivation is based on the Latin word amare for "to love" as well as the imperative ama for "love!" and deus for "God." The first name Amedea is mainly found in Italy and Switzerland, but it is also very rare there. Variants of Amedea include Amada, Amadea, and Amadeja.

How do you pronounce Amedea?

The sound and pronunciation of Amedea is structured as four to five syllables and is characterized by a high vowel content. The name is pronounced as "A-me-de-a" [ameˈdeːa], with open and bright vowels alternating rhythmically. The elongated middle syllable gives the name an elegant touch, while the open -a gently fades away. This makes Amedea appear graceful and melodic – harmoniously structured and widely carried.

When is the name day of Amedea?

The name day of Amedea is celebrated on March 30 and August 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Amedea is among the more common first names. The name currently ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010, reaching 2,348th place. Over the last ten years, Amedea has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,871st for the decade. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,037th.

Nicknames & pet names

Amy