Αμάντα
Amánta/aˈman.da/feminine
The English name Amanda is written as Αμάντα (Amánta) in Greek.
Αμάντα is a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /aˈman.da/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Greek speakers use the definite article η before female names in everyday conversation. Instead of just saying 'Amanda is here', a Greek speaker would say Η Αμάντα είναι εδώ, which literally translates to 'The Amanda is here'.
- In Greece, nicknames are often formed by adding -ουλα to the end of a name. A term of endearment for Αμάντα could be Αμαντουλα, which adds a layer of sweetness and affection.
- Because Greek is a highly inflected language, the name Αμάντα will change its ending depending on its role in a sentence, such as becoming Αμάνδας in certain grammatical cases.
Examples in context
- Ο Τζέιμς και η Αμάντα μίλησαν όλο το βράδυ.James and Amanda talked all through the evening.This sentence shows how to use Αμάντα in a sentence with another person.Tatoeba #12837779 by carlosalberto, translation #11506774 by Amastan
- Αμάντα, θα ήθελα να σας παρουσιάσω τον κ. Παπαδόπουλο. Αυτός είναι ο νέος εταίρος μας.Amanda, I would like to introduce you to Mr. Papadopoulos. He is our new partner.
- Η Αμάντα είναι πολύ καλή φίλη.I Amánta eínai polý kalí fíli.Amanda is a very good friend.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Eleni are talking about a new colleague.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠού είναι η Αμάντα τώρα;Poú einai i Amanda tóra?Where is Amanda now?
- Ελένη EleniΗ Αμάντα είναι στο γραφείο της.I Amanda einai sto graféo tis.Amanda is in her office.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘέλω να της δώσω αυτό το χαρτί.Thélo na tis dóso aftó to chartí.I want to give her this paper.
- Ελένη EleniΠήγαινε να τη βρεις εκεί.Pígaine na ti vreis eké.Go and find her there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amanda” translations and entries Αμάντα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
