ChristianBoyGreek
Andrew: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“manly; brave”
اینڈریو
Ἀνδρέας
What Andrew means
Andrew (اینڈریو, Greek Ἀνδρέας) is a Christian boy’s name that means “manly; brave”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Andrew.
Andrew at a glance
- Meaning
- manly; brave
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- an-droo
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- A · ا
Meaning of Andrew
- In English
- manly; brave
- اردو میں معنی
- مردانہ؛ بہادر
Origin and history of Andrew
From Greek andreios, manly, meaning 'manly'. Urdu Bible form اندریاس.
Base wordGreek andreios, manly
How to say and write Andrew
- Say it
- an-droo2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Andrew
- Urdu
- اینڈریو
- Original script
- Ἀνδρέας
- Other spellings
- Andy
- Known bearer
- St Andrew the Apostle
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Andrew
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Andrew.
- Alexandraالیگزینڈراdefender of menGirlGreek
- Andreaاینڈریاbrave; courageousGirlGreek
- Audreyآڈریnoble strengthGirlEnglish
- Berniceبرنیسbringer of victoryGirlGreek
- Coletteکولیٹvictory of the peopleGirlGreek
- Euniceیونیسgood victoryGirlGreek
- Nicoleنکولvictory of the peopleGirlGreek
- Agapeاگاپےlove; Christian loveGirlGreek
Names like Andrew
- Alexanderالیگزینڈرdefender of menBoyGreek
- Aloysiusالوشیسfamous warriorBoyGermanic
- Archibaldآرچیبالڈtruly bold; genuinely braveBoyGermanic
- Arnoldآرنلڈstrong as an eagle; eagle rulerBoyGermanic
- ArthurآرتھرMeaning disputedBoyCeltic
- Baldwinبالڈونbold friendBoyGermanic
- BarakباراکlightningBoyHebrew
- Bernardبرنارڈstrong as a bearBoyGermanic
- Boazبوعزfleetness; in him is strengthBoyHebrew
- BrianبرائنMeaning disputedBoyCeltic
Names that sound like Andrew
Questions about the name Andrew
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew means “manly; brave”. In Urdu: مردانہ؛ بہادر. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Andrew a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Andrew is a boy’s name.
Is Andrew a Christian name?
Yes. Andrew is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek andreios, manly, meaning 'manly'. Urdu Bible form اندریاس.
How do you pronounce Andrew?
Say it “an-droo”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Andrew in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Andrew is written اینڈریو. In its original script: Ἀνδρέας.
What are other spellings of Andrew?
Andrew is also spelled Andy.
Who is a famous person named Andrew?
St Andrew the Apostle
Is the meaning of Andrew verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.