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Andelija

Quick answerAndelija is a South Slavic form of the name Andreas, derived from the Greek root "andros" meaning "man" or "strong." It is primarily used in Serbian, Croatian, and other Balkan Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical attestation among Slavic populations in the medieval and modern periods.

Greek · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
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Peak year2014
Syllables4
OriginGreek
LanguageSouth Slavic
CultureBalkan
ReligionOrthodox Christianity
Letters8
Numerology11 Chaldean 3
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Andelija

Andelija is a South Slavic form of the name Andreas, derived from the Greek root "andros" meaning "man" or "strong." It is primarily used in Serbian, Croatian, and other Balkan Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical attestation among Slavic populations in the medieval and modern periods.

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Etymology

Andelija is a South Slavic form of the name Andreas, derived from the Greek root "andros" meaning "man" or "strong." It is primarily used in Serbian, Croatian, and other Balkan Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical attestation among Slavic populations in the medieval and modern periods.

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