Amadeus
Amadeus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “love of God.” Amadeus combines the Latin 'amare' (to love) and 'Deus' (God).
how do you pronounce Amadeus?
ah-mah-DAY-us
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what does Amadeus mean?
The name Amadeus means “love of God.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Amadeus combines the Latin 'amare' (to love) and 'Deus' (God). Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart immortalized the name, and the 1984 film Amadeus brought it to mainstream audiences. The name is bold and dramatic, impossible to wear quietly. It projects genius, passion, and creative grandeur in equal measure.
who are famous people named Amadeus?
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Austrian composer, one of the greatest in history)
- Amadeus (1984 Academy Award-winning film)
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