Armando
Meaning of Armando
Armando traces its lineage to the Old Germanic “Herman,” meaning “army man,” but it picked up a rich Hispanic timbre as it travelled through Spain and Portugal, finally settling into English-speaking nurseries with a confident roll of the tongue: ar-MAN-doh. The name paints the picture of a steadfast drummer in a village mela—strong, rhythmic, yet undeniably festive—so it is no surprise that American birth charts have kept Armando comfortably in the top 500 for decades, peaking near the mid-200s in the early 2000s and still holding court around the 490s today. In Latin lore it evokes gallantry; in pop culture it nods to suave characters from telenovelas and boxing rings alike; and to many Indian parents abroad it offers a global passport, pairing easily with surnames from Singh to Sanchez. Armando therefore stands at an engaging crossroads: classic but spirited, traditional yet cosmopolitan—much like a tabla keeping pace with a mariachi guitar, blending two vibrant worlds into one memorable beat.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ar-MAN-doh (/arˈmando/)
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Notable People Named Armando
| Armando Iannucci is a Scottish satirist who works as a writer, director, producer, and performer. |
| Armando Galarraga is a Venezuelan former MLB pitcher famously known for his near-perfect game in 2010, which highlighted his sportsmanship and resilience. |
| Armando Manzanero Canché was a renowned Mexican composer and musician, celebrated as the premier romantic composer of the postwar era and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. |
| Armando Garcia Hinojosa is a Laredo, Texas artist and educator renowned for his sculptures, including the Tejano Monument at the Texas State Capitol. |
| Armando Guebuza - Armando Emílio Guebuza served as the third President of Mozambique from 2005 to 2015. |
| Armando Morales Barillas was a Nicaraguan classical guitarist born in Esquipulas. |
| Armando Lucio Walle Jr. is a Texas House Democrat representing Houston's 140th district, serving as Deputy Floor Leader and COVID-19 Recovery Czar for Harris County. |
| Armando Antonio Gun Caballero is a Panamanian footballer playing as a left-back for Independiente La Chorrera. |
| Armando Chacón was a Salvadoran football player and manager, father to a namesake midfielder, and often called "Armando Chacón Senior" to distinguish them. |
| Armando Contreras was a Chilean footballer who played as a winger. |
| Armando Gama - Armando António Capelo Diniz da Gama was a Portuguese singer-songwriter and baritone opera singer famous for his decades-long trademark of shoulder-length jet black hair. |
| Armando Bó II is an Argentine screenwriter and film director who won an Academy Award for Birdman and directed the award-winning short film Lifeline. |
| Armando Aráuz Aguilar was a Costa Rican lawyer, politician, and law professor who served as Second Vice President from 1982 to 1986. |
| Armando Arrechavaleta Carrera is a Cuban rower who competed in the men's lightweight double sculls at the 2004 Summer Olympics. |
| Armando Hernández is a Mexican television and film actor famous for his lead role as Julio César Chávez in El César. |
