Amanda
feminine
Amanda is the German form of the female given name Amanda.
Amanda is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Amanda is the standard form, Mandy serves as a shortened, informal version and Manda is used as an endearing nickname.
Did you know?
- The name Amanda is derived from the Latin verb amare, meaning 'to love', and literally translates to 'she who must be loved'.
- Because it is a Latin-rooted name, Amanda is often treated as a 'cosmopolitan' name in Germany, signaling a more international-facing identity compared to names like 'Gertrud' or 'Helga'.
- The name Amanda became popular in Germany during periods of high interest in Classical antiquity and Latin scholarship.
Examples in context
- Wie geht es Amanda?How's Amanda?Tatoeba #8807611 by wolfgangth, translation #5979349 by Ricardo14
- Daniel rächte sich an Amanda.Daniel was taking revenge on Amanda.Tatoeba #13746337 by Waldelfe, translation #11498763 by Amastan
- David versuchte Amanda zu umarmen.David tried to hug Amanda.Tatoeba #11931554 by Yorwba, translation #11504089 by Amastan
- Lassen Sie mich Ihnen Amanda vorstellen.Let me introduce you to Amanda.
- Amanda, hier ist Ihre Einladung.Amanda, here is your invitation.
- Kommst du mit, Manda?Are you coming along, Manda?
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are talking about a mutual friend.
- JuliaHast du heute schon mit Amanda gesprochen?Have you spoken with Amanda today?
- JulianNein, ich habe Amanda noch nicht angerufen.No, I haven't called Amanda yet.
- JuliaDann ruf Amanda bitte schnell an.Then please call Amanda quickly.
- JulianIch mache das sofort für Amanda.I will do that for Amanda immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amanda” translations and entries Amanda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
