Andrey

Andrey
PronunciationBelarusian: [anˈdrɛj]
Russian: [ɐnˈdrʲej]
GenderMale
Language(s)Belarusian, Bulgarian, Russian, Spanish
Name dayNovember 30
Origin
Word/nameGreek
Other names
Related namesAndrew, Andreas, Andre, Ander, Anders, Andy, Andrejs, Andrzej, Andriy, Andrea, Andrés, Andrej, Andrei, Ondrej, Ondřej

Andrey (Андрей) is a masculine given name predominantly used in Slavic languages, including Belarusian, Bulgarian, and Russian. The name is derived from the ancient Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), meaning "man" or "warrior".[1]

In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Andrey holds religious significance, particularly due to Saint Andrew, the patron saint of several countries, whose legacy has contributed to the name’s popularity across Orthodox nations.[2]

In Spanish-speaking countries, Andrey can be interpreted as a portmanteau of the name Andrés and Rey, the Spanish word for king.

People with the given name

See also

References

  1. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Andrey". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  2. ^ "Namepedia: The Name Encyclopedia". Namepedia.name. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
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