Amado
loved / beloved (Spanish)
Amado is a spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 412, with 17,207 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
loved / beloved (Spanish)
Amado comes from the Spanish word meaning 'loved' or 'beloved', tracing back to the Latin name Amatus. It became established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era as a Christian baptismal name and remains a classic, traditional masculine given name.
Derived directly from the Spanish past participle 'amado', meaning 'loved' or 'beloved', which originates from the Latin 'amatus'. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Christian naming traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly perceived as a traditional or vintage name in the Philippines, frequently found among older generations. Common Filipino diminutives include Ado, Mado, and Mading.
Related forms
- Amado Spanish
- Amado Portuguese
- Amato Italian
- Aimé French
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Amado with common surname pairs
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How do I use Amado with two Filipino surnames?
Amado is the given name. The full name is Amado + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Amado a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Amado is number 412, with 17,207 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.