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Andreas

manly, courageous

Origin

Greek

Used in

el

Name day

Celebrated on November 30

Origin and meaning of Andreas

Andreas comes from the ancient Greek Andréas (Ἀνδρέας), rooted in anḗr/andrós, 'man', conveying manly strength and courage. It is the name of the apostle Saint Andrew, patron saint of Greece, celebrated on November 30th, which keeps the name consistently popular. Parents value its blend of Christian tradition and easy pronunciation across languages.

Variants around the world

How Andreas sounds in other languages.

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Famous people

  • Sant'Andrea apostolosaint

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