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Christian Name Meaning & Origin Guide

Andrea

Man, masculine

Pronunciation: an-DREH-uh (/ˌændˈriːə/)

Girl Name Biblical origin Popularity 75
Meaning
Man, masculine
Origin
Biblical
Lucky Number
15
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Stone
Opal
Life Path
5
Popularity Score
75
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Lucky Colors: BlueSilver

What does Andrea mean?

In Greek mythology, Andro means man, masculine, and Andrea is the feminine form of this name. In Christianity, Andrea is the name of several saints including Saint Andrew, the brother of Saint Peter. In the Bible, the name Andrea is not found directly, but Saint Andrew is a disciple of Jesus, and the name is derived from his.

Andrea in other languages & scripts

Hebrew
אנדריאה
אדם חזק וגברי, נושא האנדרה
Greek
Ανδρέα
Ανδρός, ισχυρός και ανδρικός
Latin
Andrea
Strong and manly, bearing of Andrew
English
Andrea
Strong, manly, and courageous

How to pronounce Andrea

English pronunciation
an-DREH-uh
Biblical pronunciation
Αν-ΔΡΕ-ας (An-DREH-as)
IPA notation
/ˌændˈriːə/

Numerology & personality

Andrea is a name that represents change, freedom, and adventure.

Associated Traits
KindFaithfulCourageousWiseL = LoyalF = FaithfulS = StrongC = Compassionate

Spiritual & cultural context

Symbolizes strength, manliness, and devotion to God.

Andrea has been a popular given name in many countries, including Italy, Spain, Greece, and the United States. It is quite elegant and sophisticated, often associated with grace and beauty.

Scriptural & traditional roots

Biblical scripture: Matthew (Matthew 4:18)

Saint connection: Saint Andrew

Popularity of Andrea by region

Region Country Score Year
Spain ES 76 2024
United States US 90 2024

Spelling variations of Andrea

AndreahAndree

Names similar to Andrea

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Frequently asked questions about Andrea

What does Andrea mean?
Andrea is a Greek female name that means man, masculine, and is the feminine form of Andro.
Is Andrea a Christianity name?
Yes, Andrea is a name with Christian origins as it is derived from the name of Saint Andrew, a disciple of Jesus.
How to pronounce Andrea?
And-re-ah
Is Andrea popular today?
Yes, Andrea is a popular name in many countries including the United States, Spain, and Italy.
What is the origin of Andrea?
Andrea is a Greek female name with roots in mythology and Christianity. It is derived from the name of the Greek god Andro, which means man, masculine, and is the feminine form of this name in Christianity.