Armida Name Meaning

The name Armida has its origins in Italian and Spanish languages. It is derived from the Latin name "Armeda," which is believed to be derived from "Artemis" or "Arthemis," the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon.

There are several notable figures named Armida in history and literature. The most famous is Armida, a character in Torquato Tasso's epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered" (1575). Armida is a beautiful and enchanting sorceress who attempts to distract and seduce the Christian knight Rinaldo from his duties during the Crusades.