Andrea
Italian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Andrea
Andrea derives from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), meaning "strong" or "manly," rooted in the Greek word "andr-" meaning "man." The name became widely used across Christian cultures after Saint Andrew, one of Jesus's apostles and the brother of Saint Peter, became venerated as a significant religious figure.
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Etymology
Andrea derives from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), meaning "strong" or "manly," rooted in the Greek word "andr-" meaning "man." The name became widely used across Christian cultures after Saint Andrew, one of Jesus's apostles and the brother of Saint Peter, became venerated as a significant religious figure.
Andrea currently ranks #235 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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