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Andrea

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Manly, brave, courageous
Pronunciation
ahn-DREH-ah
Origin
Greek

Italian form of Andrew, from Greek 'andreios' meaning manly.

Popularity
Very popular in Italy (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, Italian

Commonly used in: Italy, Switzerland, United States

Also recorded as Girl and Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • AndrewGreek / English

    English form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Andrea

    1st century

    Saint Andrew the Apostle, brother of Peter, patron of many nations.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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