Amancio

Amancio is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Latin name Amantius, which is commonly interpreted as meaning “loving” or “beloved.” The form is most commonly found in Spain and Latin American countries, and though less common elsewhere, it remains a recognized part of the Spanish onomastic tradition.

Notable people named Amancio include Amancio Ortega Gaona, a Spanish businessman who founded Inditex, the multinational fashion group that owns brands such as Zara. Another notable bearer is Amancio Amaro Varela, known simply as Amancio, a Spanish footballer who played as a winger for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team during the 1960s and 1970s.

As a given name, Amancio has seen limited use in recent decades outside Spanish-speaking communities. In onomastic references, it is cited as part of the broader tradition of Latin-derived names used in Iberian cultures. The name is primarily associated with individuals from Spanish-speaking countries and is less common in contemporary naming practices outside those regions.