Boy
Germanic
2 syllables
Armand
ar-MAHND
/ɑrˈmɑnd/
"Soldier of strength" — a French classic with noble bearing and Continental elegance
Armand is the French form of Herman or Arman, derived from the Germanic elements hari (army) and man (man), meaning soldier or army man. It has been a distinguished name in French aristocratic and literary circles for centuries. The name carries a romantic, Continental air and is associated with fictional heroes like Armand Duval in La Dame aux Camélias.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesAr · mand
GenderBoy
OriginGermanic
Root WordHartmann (hart + man)
MeaningSoldier, army man
PopularityRare
Peak Year1920
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayDecember 23
Nicknames
ArmanArmiMandi
About the Name Armand
Armand means soldier or army man, from the Germanic hari (army) and man (man).
Armand is the French form of the Germanic Herman, brought to France through Frankish influence.
Armand is rare in English-speaking countries but remains used in France, Quebec, and Romania.
Armand Louis, Armand Felix, and Armand Victor all have a beautifully classic French ring.
Armand suggests sophistication, quiet authority, and a romantic intensity — the archetypal Continental gentleman.
The French spelling is Armand. The Germanic variant is Herman, and the Spanish/Italian form is Armando.
Personality of Armand
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Armand
Creativity
72%
Elegance
90%
Independence
86%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
82%
Warmth
68%
Famous People Named Armand
A
Armand Hammer
American businessman and art collector, CEO of Occidental Petroleum
A
Armand Duval
Fictional hero of Alexandre Dumas' La Dame aux Camélias
A
Armand Jean du Plessis
Cardinal Richelieu, the powerful French statesman, born Armand
Middle Names for Armand
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Armand
Armand Louis
Armand Henri
Armand Pierre
Armand Claude
Armand Victor
Armand Jules
Armand Emile
Armand Rene
Armand Felix
Armand Pascal
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History of Armand
1585
Armand Jean du Plessis (Cardinal Richelieu) born in Paris
1848
Dumas publishes La Dame aux Camélias featuring the romantic hero Armand Duval
1920
Armand reaches its peak usage in France and French Canada
2000
Name becomes rare in English-speaking countries but cherished as a vintage choice
Numerology & Symbolism of Armand
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Burgundy
💎
Lucky Stone
Garnet
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Rose
Armand Around the World
How Armand is written in different languages and scripts
أرماند
Arabic
アルマン
Japanese
Арман
Russian
아르망
Korean
阿尔芒
Chinese
Αρμάν
Greek
अर्माँ
Hindi
ארמאן
Hebrew
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