Amadei is an Italian patronymic surname meaning "son of Amadeo". The root name Amadeus is Latin for "love of God" (from amo "to love" and Deus "God"). Notable Bearers The most famous bearer is Amedeo Amadei (1921–2013), an Italian footballer who played for A.S. Roma and the Italy national team. His career spanned from 1940 to 1960. Other notable bearers include: Bernard Amadei (born 1954), French-born civil engineer and founder of Engineers Without Borders Emilio Amadei (1867–19??), Italian painter known for historical scenes Filippo Amadei (also called Pippo del Violoncello), an 18th-century Italian Baroque composer Leonetto Amadei (1911–1997), Italian jurist and politician, served as President of the Constitutional Court Magali Amadei (born 1974), French fashion model who worked for top designers Roberto Amadei (1933–2009), Bishop of Bergamo Stefano Amadei (1580–1644), Italian painter active in the Baroque period Distribution The surname is concentrated in Italy, particularly in the central and northern regions. Variants include Amadei as a patronymic, while the given name Amadeo remains more common. Key Facts Meaning: "son of Amadeo" ("love of God") Origin: Italian patronymic surname Type: Surname Usage region: Italy and Italian diaspora