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Andrija

Quick answerAndrija means "strong and manly" and derives from the Greek name Andreas, which comes from the root "andreia" (ἀνδρεία), meaning courage or manhood.

Croatian · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,640
TrendStable
Peak year2017
Syllables3
OriginCroatian
LanguageCroatian
CultureCroatian, Serbian
Numerology3 Chaldean 6
Global rank#329

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

About the name Andrija

Andrija means "strong and manly" and derives from the Greek name Andreas, which comes from the root "andreia" (ἀνδρεία), meaning courage or manhood.

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Etymology

Andrija means "strong and manly" and derives from the Greek name Andreas, which comes from the root "andreia" (ἀνδρεία), meaning courage or manhood. The name is primarily used in South Slavic cultures, particularly Serbian and Croatian communities, and has been borne by numerous historical figures including Serbian rulers, saints, and modern notable persons.

Andrija currently ranks #4,640 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.

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