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Amado

ah-MAH-doh

Popularity

#1245

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

4,593

Peak Year

#173 in 2023

First Recorded

1883

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Amado means 'loved' in Spanish and Portuguese. It is derived from the Latin word 'amatus,' the past participle of 'amare' (to love).

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Amado Nervo

    Mexican poet and diplomat, Modernist literary figure.

  • Amado Carrillo Fuentes

    Mexican drug lord, leader of Juarez Cartel.

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Personality Traits

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