Andreas
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Andreas
Andreas derives from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andréas), which comes from the Greek word "aner" (ἀνήρ) meaning "man" or "male." The name literally means "manly" or "strong."
Andreas is predominantly used in German, Scandinavian, Greek, and Dutch-speaking cultures, and is common in Christian traditions as it is the Greek form of Andrew, one of Jesus's twelve apostles who became a saint venerated across Christianity.
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Etymology
Andreas derives from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andréas), which comes from the Greek word "aner" (ἀνήρ) meaning "man" or "male." The name literally means "manly" or "strong."
Andreas is predominantly used in German, Scandinavian, Greek, and Dutch-speaking cultures, and is common in Christian traditions as it is the Greek form of Andrew, one of Jesus's twelve apostles who became a saint venerated across Christianity.
Andreas currently ranks #1,276 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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