Armanda

Armanda is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from the name Amanda with the addition of the 'r' sound. It essentially means "one who is loved" or "worthy of love," inheriting this meaning from its Latin origin "amandus." The name has a romantic, elegant quality and appears across various European cultures, particularly in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian communities. While never achieving mainstream popularity in English-speaking countries, Armanda has maintained steady if sparse usage throughout the decades. It offers a more distinctive alternative to the more common Amanda while retaining similar melodious qualities. The name carries connotations of strength combined with femininity, possibly influenced by its phonetic connection to words like "armor" and "arm."

Pronounced ar-MAN-duh.

As of October 2026, Armanda ranked #17454 in US births in 2006 SSA, peaked at #1364 in 1913.