Andrew
Andrew is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Manly, courageous”.
| Meaning | Manly, courageous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek |
| Pronunciation | AN-droo |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Andrew
Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from aner (andros), man, and so means manly or courageous. In the New Testament Andrew is a fisherman, the brother of Simon Peter and one of the first disciples called by Jesus. Tradition says he was martyred on an X-shaped cross, which appears on the Scottish flag. The name has been used across Christian Europe since early times and remains a classic in English.
Is Andrew a Christian name?
Andrew is a biblical name: Saint Andrew is one of the Twelve Apostles. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, Russia and Ukraine.
How popular is Andrew?
A classic English name, very common through the twentieth century and still well used.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew means 'Manly, courageous'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Andrew a Christian name?
Andrew is a biblical name: Saint Andrew is one of the Twelve Apostles. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, Russia and Ukraine.
How do you pronounce Andrew?
Andrew is pronounced AN-droo.
Is Andrew a boy or girl name?
Andrew is usually a boy name.