Andru
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Andru
The name 'Andru' is a variant of 'Andrew', derived from the Greek name 'Andreas' (Ἀνδρέας), meaning "manly" or "brave," from the root 'aner' (ἀνήρ) meaning "man." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures and among Christians, as Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, though 'Andru' itself is a rare modern spelling variant without deep historical roots.
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Etymology
The name 'Andru' is a variant of 'Andrew', derived from the Greek name 'Andreas' (Ἀνδρέας), meaning "manly" or "brave," from the root 'aner' (ἀνήρ) meaning "man." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures and among Christians, as Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, though 'Andru' itself is a rare modern spelling variant without deep historical roots.
Andru currently ranks #8,961 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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