Andreas
Andreas is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Manly, brave”.
| Meaning | Manly, brave |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Ανδρέας |
| Pronunciation | ahn-DRAY-us |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Greece, Germany, Sweden, Norway |
Meaning and origin of Andreas
Andreas comes from the Greek aner (genitive andros), 'man', and so suggests 'manly' or 'courageous'. It is the original form of Andrew, the name of the apostle who was the brother of Peter and, according to John's Gospel, one of the first disciples called by Jesus. Saint Andrew is the patron of Scotland and Greece. Andreas is the standard form in Greek, German and the Scandinavian languages.
Is Andreas a Christian name?
Yes, Andreas is a biblical name: it is the Greek form of the apostle Andrew, brother of Peter, found throughout the Gospels.
How popular is Andreas?
Common in Greece, Germany and Scandinavia.
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Spellings and variants of Andreas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andreas mean?
Andreas means 'Manly, brave'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Andreas a Christian name?
Yes, Andreas is a biblical name: it is the Greek form of the apostle Andrew, brother of Peter, found throughout the Gospels.
How do you pronounce Andreas?
Andreas is pronounced ahn-DRAY-us.
Is Andreas a boy or girl name?
Andreas is usually a boy name.