Spanish
Meaning
Its source is Andreas, a Greek name meaning "Manly."
Languages used in
This boy's name is used in Italian.
Background story
The manliness this name refers to has nothing to do with aftershave or matinee idols. It refers to the duties of a male in the patriarchal society of ancient Greece. The first duty of a man was to protect his home, and this name is sometimes translated as ''warrior.''
In the Christian scriptures, this was the name of one Jesus' first disciples, a brother to Simon Peter. Though he figures in a few Biblical stories, the traditions about his missionary travels after the resurrection are extensive. In fact, Christians in the far-flung regions of Greece, Russia and Scotland all look to him as their patron saint.
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Statistics for the name Andrea (female)
- In USA in 2006, the girl name Andrea
was ranked as number 59 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In USA in 2005, the girl name Andrea
was ranked as number 66 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In USA in 2004, the girl name Andrea
was ranked as number 57 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In USA in 2003, the girl name Andrea
was ranked as number 61 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In USA in 2002, the girl name Andrea
was ranked as number 56 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2005, the girl name Andrea
was ranked as number 35 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2004, the girl name Andrea
was ranked as number 46 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
- In Denmark in 2001, the girl name Andrea
was ranked as number 47 on the most popular name
for newborn babies
Spanish
Meaning
Its source is Andreas, a Greek name meaning "Manly."
Languages used in
This boy's name is used in Italian.
Background story
The manliness this name refers to has nothing to do with aftershave or matinee idols. It refers to the duties of a male in the patriarchal society of ancient Greece. The first duty of a man was to protect his home, and this name is sometimes translated as ''warrior.''
In the Christian scriptures, this was the name of one Jesus' first disciples, a brother to Simon Peter. Though he figures in a few Biblical stories, the traditions about his missionary travels after the resurrection are extensive. In fact, Christians in the far-flung regions of Greece, Russia and Scotland all look to him as their patron saint.
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