Amata

Amata represents the feminine form of the Latin name Amatus and means "the beloved," derived from the Latin word amatus, which means "loved." In Roman mythology, Amata was the wife of the Italic king Latinus and the mother of Lavinia.

What does the name Amata mean?

Amata is the feminine variant of the Latin name Amatus and carries the meaning "the beloved." It derives from the Latin term amatus, which means "loved." In Roman mythology, Amata is the wife of the Italic king Latinus and the mother of Lavinia.

Where does the name Amata come from?

The name Amata has its roots in Latin and means "the beloved."

How do you pronounce Amata?

The sound and pronunciation of Amata: Amata consists of three syllables and has a symmetrical structure. It is pronounced as "A-ma-ta" [aˈmaːta], with open A sounds alternating with a gentle "m." The emphasis is usually on the middle syllable. The clear "t" creates a short impulse before the name ends openly. This gives Amata a calm and harmonious feel – simple yet sonically warm and rounded.

When is the name day of Amata?

The name day for Amata is celebrated on February 20.

Popularity

Amata is a fairly common name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 1,434th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 20 times as a first name, placing it 5,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 3,951st position.

Nicknames & pet names

Ama / Amy / Mata

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amata (Amata was in mythical Roman early history the wife of the Latin king Latinus and the mother of Lavinia, the later wife of Aeneas)