Andrea
Andrea is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Italian origin, meaning “Manly, brave”.
| Meaning | Manly, brave |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | AN-dree-uh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Spain, Germany, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Andrea
Andrea comes from the Greek Andreas, from andreios, manly or courageous. In Italian, Andrea is traditionally a boy's name, the equivalent of Andrew, as with the tenor Andrea Bocelli. In most other European languages and in English it is used for girls, and it has been a popular feminine name since the twentieth century. This dual use means it is worth checking the local convention.
Is Andrea a Christian name?
Andrea links to the apostle Saint Andrew. As a girl's name it is common among Christian families but is not itself a saint's name for women.
How popular is Andrea?
Widely used across Europe and the Americas; feminine in most places, masculine in Italy.
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Spellings and variants of Andrea
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrea mean?
Andrea means 'Manly, brave'. It is of Greek, via Italian origin.
Is Andrea a Christian name?
Andrea links to the apostle Saint Andrew. As a girl's name it is common among Christian families but is not itself a saint's name for women.
How do you pronounce Andrea?
Andrea is pronounced AN-dree-uh.
Is Andrea a boy or girl name?
Andrea is usually a girl name.