Amand

Amand is a name that carries the meaning 'the lovable'. It is the French variant of the Latin name Amandus, which goes back to the Latin word amandus, also meaning 'worthy of love'.

What does the name Amand mean?

The name Amand stands for 'the lovable' and is the French form of the Latin Amandus, derived from the Latin amandus, which means 'worthy of love'. Amand has its roots in the early Middle Ages and has been rarely given since the mid-20th century. A well-known bearer of this name was Saint Amand of Maastricht, who was the Bishop of Tongeren-Maastricht in the 7th century. Variants of Amand or Amandus include Amando (in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese), the short form Mandus, and the feminine form Amanda.

Where does the name Amand come from?

Amand is a male first name of Latin origin, meaning 'the lovable'. The

How do you pronounce Amand?

The pronunciation of Amand is two syllables and gentle. It is pronounced as 'A-mand', phonetically represented as [aˈmant] or [ˈaːmant]. The open beginning leads into a compact ending syllable, and the -nd provides a stable yet not harsh conclusion. These characteristics give the name Amand a calm and balanced effect - friendly, clear, and tradition-conscious.

When is the name day of Amand?

The name day of Amand is celebrated on February 6, June 18, October 26, and November 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Amand is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2022, at 3,813th. Over the last ten years, Amand has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 4,991st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Amand ranks 5,934th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mandy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amand Goegg (Swiss women's rights activist)
• Amand Louis Bauqué (architect)
• Amand Pelz (landscape painter)
• Amand Theis (football player)
• Amand von Maastricht (Bishop of Tongeren-Maastricht)
• Amand von Schweiger-Lerchenfeld (writer)