Amandine

Amandine is a diminutive of the French name Amanda and represents the feminine counterpart to the Latin Amandus. The name translates to 'the lovable' and has its roots in the Latin word amandus, which is derived from the verb amare, meaning 'to love.'

What does the name Amandine mean?

Amandine is a French diminutive of Amanda, which is considered the feminine form of the Latin name Amandus. The name means 'the lovable' and derives from the Latin amandus, which means 'worthy of love.' Amandine is particularly popular and widespread in French-speaking regions. Additionally, there are various variations of Amanda, including Amande, Amy, Manda, Mandi, and Mandy.

Where does the name Amandine come from?

Amandine has its origins in Latin and means 'the lovable.' The components of the word consist of amare, which means 'to love,' and amandus, which means 'worthy of love.' The language in which Amandine is used is French.

How do you pronounce Amandine?

The pronunciation of the name Amandine is three syllables and has a melodic sound. It is typically pronounced as 'A-man-din' [amãˈdiːn] or, in a Germanized form, as [amaˈndiːn], with the emphasis on the last syllable. The gentle nasal sounds shape the sound of the name. The long 'i' at the end provides a clear and bright finish. Amandine thus sounds elegant and flowing – soft, yet with an inner tension.

When is the name day of Amandine?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Amandine is considered a common name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008, when it reached 1,636th place. Over the last ten years, Amandine has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 4,795th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,895th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ama / Amande / Ame / Ami / Amo / Amon / Amy / Dina / Dinchen / Dinou

Famous people

• Amandine Beyer (French violinist)
• Amandine Bourgeois (French singer)
• Amandine Guerin (French football player)
• Amandine Henry (footballer from France)
• Amandine Hesse (French tennis player)
• Amandine Leynaud (French handball player)
• Amandine Vaupre (French rugby player)