What Does the Name Andrew Mean
The name Andrew comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Andrew below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Andrew Name Meaning
English, BiblicalEnglish form of the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανδρειος (andreios) "manly, masculine", a derivative of ανηρ (aner) "man". In the New Testament the apostle Andrew, the first...
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