Armando
Armando is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Spanish and Italian origin, meaning “Army man, soldier”.
| Meaning | Army man, soldier |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Spanish and Italian |
| Pronunciation | ahr-MAHN-doh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Mexico, Italy, Argentina, Venezuela |
Meaning and origin of Armando
Armando is the Spanish and Italian form of Herman, from the Germanic 'hari', army, and 'man', man, giving 'soldier' or 'warrior'. The name came south through French Armand. Spanish speakers also hear in it the verb 'armar', to arm, which reinforces the soldierly image. Argentine footballer Diego Armando Maradona carried it as his middle name.
Is Armando a Christian name?
Armando has no biblical background; it is a Germanic name used widely by Catholic families.
How popular is Armando?
A familiar name in Latin America, now more common among adults than babies.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Armando mean?
Armando means 'Army man, soldier'. It is of Germanic, via Spanish and Italian origin.
Is Armando a Christian name?
Armando has no biblical background; it is a Germanic name used widely by Catholic families.
How do you pronounce Armando?
Armando is pronounced ahr-MAHN-doh.
Is Armando a boy or girl name?
Armando is usually a boy name.