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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 apostolo— saint
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