Amadeus
Amadeus is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Love God”.
| Meaning | Love God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | ah-mah-DAY-us |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Austria, Germany, Switzerland |
Meaning and origin of Amadeus
Amadeus is a medieval Latin name from amare, 'to love', and Deus, 'God', so it can mean 'one who loves God' or 'loved by God'. It was used by several counts and dukes of Savoy and by Blessed Amadeus IX of Savoy. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart used it as a Latin version of his baptismal name Theophilus, which has the same meaning in Greek. The 1984 film Amadeus made it famous worldwide.
Is Amadeus a Christian name?
Amadeus is a Christian devotional name expressing love for God, used in Catholic Europe since the Middle Ages.
How popular is Amadeus?
Rare as a first name, but well known through Mozart.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amadeus mean?
Amadeus means 'Love God'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Amadeus a Christian name?
Amadeus is a Christian devotional name expressing love for God, used in Catholic Europe since the Middle Ages.
How do you pronounce Amadeus?
Amadeus is pronounced ah-mah-DAY-us.
Is Amadeus a boy or girl name?
Amadeus is usually a boy name.