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Amado

ah-MAH-doh

/ɑːˈmɑːdoʊ/

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Amado

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Latin/Spanish (Latin America/Spain)
Meaning
Beloved; loved one
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

From Latin 'amatus' (loved/beloved); the Spanish past participle of 'amar' (to love); related to 'Amadeus' (beloved of God); name of Brazilian novelist Jorge Amado; a name expressing being cherished

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