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Name Origin

Amanda is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'worthy of love' or 'lovable'. It is derived from the Latin verb 'amare', meaning 'to love'.

latinfemininelovelovable

Famous People

Amanda Seyfried (1985-)

Actress

  • Nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Mank'
  • Known for roles in films like 'Mean Girls', 'Mamma Mia!', and 'Les Misérables'

Amanda Knox (1987-)

Activist

  • Subject of a highly publicized murder trial in Italy

Amanda Gorman (1998-)

Poet

  • Youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history
  • Published poetry collections and received numerous awards for her work

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