Andrea

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Andrea is typically interpreted as meaning "strong," "brave," or "courageous."
Pronunciation
In English, the name Andrea is pronounced an-DREE-uh.
an-DREH-a
Popularity
Andrea is a popular name in many countries around the world. In the United States, it ranks as the 131st most popular name for girls, while in Italy it is currently one of the top 10 names for girls.

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Andrea Name meanings & History

The name Andrea has its roots in ancient Greece, where it originated from the word "andreios," which means "manly" or "warrior." It also has roots in Latin, where it means "brave" or "courageous.". The name Andrea is typically interpreted as meaning "strong," "brave," or "courageous.". Italian form of Andreas (see Andrew). A notable bearer of this name was Andrea Verrocchio, a Renaissance sculptor who taught Leonardo da Vinci and Perugino. Andrea is a versatile name that can be used in many different situations. It is commonly used as a first name for girls or as a middle name for boys. It is also popular for its use in compound names such as Andrea Marie or Andrea Grace.

Zodiac Sign of Andrea: Action Aries

Synonyms of Andrea:

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Action

N: Nagging,Neat,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nice,Nervous,Nutrition

D: Demanding,Dutiful,Doting,Determined,Daddy,Domestic

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

E: Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment

Andrea is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Andrea include actress and singer Andrea Bocelli, author Andrea Levy, and journalist Andrea Mitchell.

2.) Andrea (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Andrea can mean "manly, brave" or "warrior". It can also mean "gift" or "blessing" in Italian and Spanish.

Scripts: In Greek, the name Andrea is written as "Ανδρέας".
Андреа(Serbian)

Pronunciation: AN-dree-ə(English)
AN-dreh-a(Czech, Slovak)
AWN-dreh-aw(Hungarian)
The name Andrea is typically pronounced "AN-dree-uh" in English.
an-DREH-a(German, Spanish)


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Description: Andrea is a name of Greek origin, derived from the name Andreas which means "manly, brave". It is also a feminine form of the name Andrew. The name Andrea can mean "manly, brave" or "warrior". It can also mean "gift" or "blessing" in Italian and Spanish. Feminine form of Andrew. As an English name, it has been used since the 17th century, though it was not common until the 20th century. Andrea is a name that is used worldwide and is popular in many cultures. It is used for both boys and girls, but is more commonly used for girls.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Andrea include Andrea Bocelli, an Italian classical singer; Andrea Mitchell, an American journalist; and Andrea Pirlo, an Italian former footballer.

3.) Andrea (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: ( Greek) a form of Andrew.

Other Forms: Andrean, Andreani


4.) Andrea (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: ( Greek) strong; courageous. See also Ondrea.

Other Forms: Aindrea, Andera, Anderea, Andraia, Andraya, Andreah, Andreaka, Andreea, Andreja, Andreka, Andrel, Andrell, Andrelle, Andreo, Andressa, Andrette, Andriea, Andrieka, Andrietta, Andris, Andrya, Andryah


5.) ANDREA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Feminine form of the Greek Andreas, which is derived from andreios (manly). Pet: Andrejka. (AHN-DRAY-AH)


6.) ANDREA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: English feminine form of the Greek Andreas, which is derived from the element andros (man). Pet: Andie. (AN-DREE-AH)


7.) ANDREA (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Feminine form of Andreas (manly), the Greek form of Andrew. The name is derived from andreios (manly), which is from andros (man); thus Andrea takes the definition “womanly, feminine.” Var: Andrianna. Short: Anna. (AHN-DREE-AH)


8.) Andrea (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Virility

Other Forms: Andria


9.) ANDREA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Feminine form of the Greek Andreas (manly), which is derived from andros (man): hence, “womanly, feminine.” Var: Andria. Pet: Andee, Andie. (AN-DREE-AH)


10.) ANDREA (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Popular name derived from the Greek Andreas, which is from andreios (manly). (AHN-DRAY-AH)


11.) Andrea (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) feminine

Other Forms: Andee, Andi, Andie, Andra, Andrae, Andre, Andreah, Andreena


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