Names

People with the name Amanda have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home and work environment.

From German grün meaning “green” and Berg meaning “mountain”. This name indicated a person who lived on or near a forest-covered mountain.

From German Grube meaning “pit”, indicating a person who lived or worked in a pit or depression. This is the most common surname in Austria.

From Old English graf meaning “grove”. This originally indicated a person who lived near a grove (a group of trees).

From Old English graf meaning “grove of trees”. A famous bearer was the American president Grover Cleveland (1837-1908).

Hungarian form of Groß.

Italian cognate of Gros.

Italian cognate of Gros.

Variant of Groß.

Variant of Groß, used in southern Germany.