Boy
Latin
4 syllables
Amadeus
ah-mah-DAY-us
/ˌæm.əˈdeɪ.əs/
"Love of God" — a grand Latin name carrying divine devotion and artistic genius
Amadeus is a Latin name meaning love of God, composed of amare (to love) and Deus (God). It is indelibly linked to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the 18th-century Austrian composer whose extraordinary genius made the name synonymous with musical brilliance. The 1984 Oscar-winning film Amadeus revived popular interest in the name across the English-speaking world.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesA · ma · de · us
GenderBoy
OriginLatin
Root WordAmadeus (amare + Deus)
MeaningLove of God
PopularityRare
Peak Year1985
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayDecember 31
Nicknames
AmaDeusMads
About the Name Amadeus
Amadeus is a Latin name meaning love of God, from amare (to love) and Deus (God).
Amadeus originates from medieval Latin, used widely in Christian Europe as an expression of devotion.
Amadeus is rare but increasingly chosen by parents seeking a bold, artistic name with classical gravitas.
Amadeus William, Amadeus Felix, and Amadeus Sebastian all pair beautifully with this grand first name.
Amadeus evokes creativity, brilliance, and a touch of the eccentric — qualities strongly associated with Mozart.
The standard spelling is Amadeus. The Italian variant Amadeo is also used, especially in Romance-language countries.
Personality of Amadeus
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Amadeus
Creativity
98%
Elegance
95%
Independence
85%
Intelligence
92%
Strength
68%
Warmth
70%
Famous People Named Amadeus
W
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Austrian composer, one of the greatest musical geniuses in history
A
Amadeus (film, 1984)
Oscar-winning Milos Forman film dramatizing Mozart's life
A
Amadeus IX
15th-century Duke of Savoy, beatified by the Catholic Church
Middle Names for Amadeus
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Amadeus
Amadeus William
Amadeus James
Amadeus Felix
Amadeus Raphael
Amadeus Sebastian
Amadeus Louis
Amadeus Victor
Amadeus Edmund
Amadeus Charles
Amadeus Hugo
Names Similar to Amadeus
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History of Amadeus
1756
Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born in Salzburg, Austria
1791
Mozart dies at 35, cementing the name's legendary status
1984
Film Amadeus wins eight Academy Awards, sparking renewed interest
2010
Amadeus re-enters baby name charts in several European countries
Numerology & Symbolism of Amadeus
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Marigold
Amadeus Around the World
How Amadeus is written in different languages and scripts
أماديوس
Arabic
アマデウス
Japanese
Амадей
Russian
아마데우스
Korean
阿马德乌斯
Chinese
Αμαντέους
Greek
अमाडेउस
Hindi
אמדאוס
Hebrew
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