Amadeu (given name)

Amadeu is a Portuguese and Catalan given name, derived from the Latin Amadeus, meaning "loves God" or "lover of God". It is etymologically related to the names Theophilus and Gottlieb.

The name is traditionally masculine. It is relatively common in Portugal and Catalonia, and less common in other parts of the world. The feminine form is Amadeia.

Notable people with the name Amadeu include:

• Amadeu de Souza-Cardoso, a Portuguese painter.

Variants in other languages include:

• Amadeus (Latin, German, English)
• Amédée (French)
• Amedeo (Italian)