Armando Name, Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Armando

The name Armando might sound tough due to its underlying connotations, but there is something soft and delicate about this name. Armando is a Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese version of the name Herman made up of the Old Germanic root elements heri meaning ‘army’ and man meaning ‘man’. Together the name stands for ‘soldier’, or ‘army man’.

It is also believed that the name Armando is derived from the Basque personal name Armendari or Armentari, derived from the Latin word ‘armentarius’ meaning ‘herdsman’.

Being the variant of the name Herman, the name bears some references to Herman of Alaska who was a Russian orthodox monk and missionary to Alaska. He is considered by many Orthodox Christians as the patron saint of North America due to his gentle nature and ascetic life.

Apart from being used as a first name, Armando can even be used as a middle name or a surname. The surname Armando was first found in Navarre, a Christian kingdom in Northern Spain during the Middle Ages.

The name has been around since the Middle Ages and was steadily used in the US for over a century. This one-syllable name has variants in different languages with varied spellings. Some of its variants include Armand in Catalan and French, and Herman in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Slovenia, and Norwegian. Some commonly used nicknames are Armie, Army, and Mondo.

Armando has maintained stable popularity in the US since 1906. In popular culture, it’s been referenced through various characters, including Armando Dippet, the former Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter series. In Marvel Comics, Armando Muñoz, also known as Darwin, is a mutant superhero. Another notable reference is Armando Gutierrez, the chief of the castle in the animated series Elena of Avalor.

Armando

Meaning Soldier; Army man

Gender Boy

Religion Christianity

Origin Germanic

Lucky Number 3

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 7 letters, 3 vowels, 4 consonants

Type Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Armando?

Pronounced as ahr-mahn-doh

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Armando in German.

Famous People With The Name Armando

Armando Christian PérezAmerican rapper and businessman, better known by his stage name Pitbull and ranked by Billboard as the 45th Top Artist of the 2010s.
Diego Armando MaradonaArgentine professional football player and manager, regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award.
Armando BrojaEnglish professional footballer, currently plays as a forward for Premier League club Chelsea
Armando Giovanni IannucciScottish satirist, writer, director, producer, performer, and panelist, known for The Death of Stalin and Veep.
Armando BeckerVenezuelan basketball player, competed for the Venezuela national basketball team at the 1990 FIBA World Championship and at the 1991 Pan American Games.

Armando On The Popularity Chart

Armando is a name that has never gone out of fashion in the US and has maintained steady popularity over the decades. See the graphs below to understand better.

Popularity Over Time

Over time, the name’s usage has increased, especially in the latter half of the 1990s with its peak in 1997 when 1512 babies per million shared the name.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

From 1980, the ranking of the name increased showing a decline in popularity over the years, as shown in the graph.

Source: Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Armando

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Popular Sibling Names For Armando

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Boy Sibling Names For Armando

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Other Popular Names Beginning With A

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Names With Similar Meaning As Armando

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Popular Songs On The Name Armando

Armando has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Armando Aguirre	Chalino Sanchez
Corrido De Armando Martínez	Carlos Y Jose
Adoro (with Armando Manzanero)	Bronco
Armando Sánchez	Chalino Sanchez
Armando Aguirre	Chalino Sanchez
Armando Aguirre	Leonel el Ranchero
Armando	Cocodrilo Fugaz

Acrostic Poem On Armando

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Armando with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Ambitious achiever aiming for lofty aspirations.

Rosy-cheeked and bright-eyed, rousing hearts with soft kisses.

Meticulous and methodical with attention to detail.

Ambitious and active, never resting for a minute.

Noble and pious, an angel sent from above.

Delightful spark of joy illuminating the world.

Overflowing with love and affection for all.

Armando’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name armando. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Armando In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Armando in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Armando, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Armando	English	en
阿曼多	Chinese	zh-CN
अरमांडो	Hindi	hi
Armando	Spanish	es
Armando	French	fr
أرماندو	Arabic	ar
আরমান্দো	Bengali	bn
Armando	Portuguese	pt
Армандо	Russian	ru
armando	Urdu	ur
Armando	Indonesian	id
Armando	German	de
アルマンド	Japanese	ja
अरमांडो	Marathi	mr
అర్మాండో	Telugu	te
Armando	Turkish	tr
அர்மாண்டோ	Tamil	ta
Armando	Vietnamese	vi
Armando	Tagalog	tl
아르만도	Korean	ko
Armando	Hausa	ha
Armando	Swahili	sw
Armando	Javanese	jv
Armando	Italian	it
ਅਰਮਾਂਡੋ	Punjabi	pa
આર્માન્ડો	Gujarati	gu
อาร์มันโด	Thai	th
ಅರ್ಮಾಂಡೋ	Kannada	kn
አርማንዶ	Amharic	am
अरमांडो	Bhojpuri	bho
Armando	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Armando In Sign Languages

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In Morse Code

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Name Numerology For Armando

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Armando, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Armando

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Armando and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Armando

Discover the presence of Armando in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Het voorval - Armando en de mythe		2018
Don Armando		2011
Armando Testa - Povero ma moderno		2009
Armando e la politica	Armando et la politique, Armando und die Politik	2008
Margarita, Armando y su padre	Margarita, Armando y su padre	1939

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Armando?

The name Armando means ‘great warrior and a happy army man.’

2. What is the origin of the name Armando?

Armando has an Old Germanic origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Armando?

Armando is pronounced as ahr-mahn-doh.

4. Is Armando a common name?

Armando can be considered a common name because it is one of the top 1000 popular baby names in the US. According to the SSA data, the name stood at the rank 547 in 2022 with 538 babies per million sharing the name.

5. What is Armando short for?

The name Armando is not a shortened form of any name. However, it is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the masculine name Herman.

6. Is Armando a good name?

The perception of whether Armando is a good name or not is entirely subjective and can depend on personal or cultural reasons. Nonetheless, it can be considered a respectable name since it carries a powerful and positive meaning and has been a popular choice among parents in different parts of the world.

7. What are some interesting facts or trivia about the name Armando?

The name Armando has been featured in one of Shakespeare’s plays, “Love’s Labour’s Lost.” The character of Don Adriano de Armado has been portrayed as an affected Spanish braggart, who is verbose, often embellishing every word and straying from the point.

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