Armando

Armando is a masculine given name used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It is the Italian and Spanish form of Armand, which in turn derives from a Germanic name believed to mean “army man” or “warrior.” The name has equivalents in other languages, such as Armand in French.

The name is widespread in Italy, Spain, and Latin America, and is also common among Hispanic and Italian communities in the United States. Variants and nicknames include Nando and Mando. Armando is used across various forms of media and literature, and it is occasionally found as a surname in some cultures.

Notable people named Armando include Armando Iannucci (born 1963), a Scottish writer, producer, and director known for political satire and television comedies; Armando Manzanero (1935–2020), a Mexican composer and musician celebrated for his Latin American ballads; Armando Diaz (1861–1923), an Italian general who led Italian forces during World War I; Armando Broja (born 2001), an Albanian professional footballer; Armando Christian Pérez (born 1981), better known as Pitbull, an American rapper and entertainer; and Armando Valladares (born 1937), a Cuban-American poet, diplomat, and political prisoner-turned-activist. The name has also been used by other athletes, artists, and public figures around the world.