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AndrewChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Man, warrior

Pronunciation: AN-droo

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Name
Andrew
Meaning
Man, warrior
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
AN-droo
Lucky Number
19
19
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Andrew mean?

Andrew is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Man". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AN-droo. Lucky number: 19. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Ανδρέας

Ανδρός, που σημαίνει ισχυρός ή ανδρικός

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

AN-droo

IPA

/ˈændruː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Andrew is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Man. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

19

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GoldRed

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, artistic, and joyful, threes are natural communicators. They love people and will do anything to please when it comes to family and love.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name symbolizing strength, courage, and faith.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Andrew is one of the most commonly given names in the Christian world, appearing in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles, known as 'Peter's brother'. Throughout history, Andrew has been revered as a symbol of brotherhood, loyalty, and male friendship. The name has been used prominently in popular culture, from the patron saint of Scotland to various saints throughout Eastern Europe and Russia.
Andrew is also held in high esteem for his defensive nature and faithfulness in following Jesus. In the Gospel of John, Andrew is depicted as the brother of Simon Peter and the first disciple to be called by Jesus. This ancient history has imparted a spiritual significance to the name 'Andrew', symbolizing courage, faith, and the importance of brotherhood and companionship in one's spiritual journey. For many Christians, carrying the name Andrew is a reminder of these virtues.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Andrew was a disciple of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The name Andrew carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

1st century

Historical records show that Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Russia, Romania, Greece, and Scotland. The name Andrew carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Late antiquity to present

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Andrew GarfieldAndrew JacksonAndrew Lincoln

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Andrew

strong, manly, or masculine

🇮🇱Hebrew

אנדרו

חזק וגברי, מלשון היוונית, שפירושו גברי או חזק

🇬🇷Greek

Ανδρέας

Ανδρός, που σημαίνει ισχυρός ή ανδρικός

🇮🇹Latin

Andreas

masculine, strong, or manly

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