Andrei

Origin and meaning of Andrei

Andrei is the Romanian form of Andrew, from the Greek Andréas, built on anḗr, andrós, “man”: it means “manly, courageous”. Saint Andrew, the first apostle called by Jesus, is said to have preached in Scythia Minor — today's Dobrogea — and is the patron saint of Romania, celebrated with a national holiday on 30 November. Since 2005 Andrei has been the most registered boy's name in Romania, loved for its crisp sound and its bond with the country's protector.

Variants around the world

How Andrei sounds in other languages.

Famous people

• Sfântul Apostol Andrei— saint
• Andrei Mureșanu— poet