Amadeus
/amadeus/from spelling rules
Amadeus is the Spanish form of the male given name Amadeus.
Amadeus is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Amadeus is the standard form, Amadeo serves as a formal equivalent and Amadeito is used as an informal and affectionate way to refer to someone with this name.
How do you pronounce it?
/amadeus/
Did you know?
- Historically, the name Amadeo was used by the House of Savoy for King Amadeo I, who reigned in Spain from 1870 to 1873.
- The name comes from the Greek words for 'love' and 'god'. In Spanish, the root Amad- is shared with the verb amar, meaning 'to love'.
- Because of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, many Spanish speakers may associate the name more with music than with its religious roots.
Examples in context
- Amadeus es un nombre muy elegante.Amadeus is a very elegant name.
- ¿Conoces a alguien que se llame Amadeus?Do you know someone named Amadeus?
- Mi abuelo se llamaba Amadeus.My grandfather's name was Amadeus.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing names for a new baby.
- Alejandro¿Qué te parece el nombre Amadeus?What do you think of the name Amadeus?
- MaríaEs un nombre muy bonito, Alejandro.It is a very beautiful name, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPero es un poco poco común.But it is a bit uncommon.
- MaríaSí, pero es muy especial.Yes, but it is very special.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
