Andrea: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Andrea · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Andrea: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Manly, courageous»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Greek
Popularity
95 out of 100
Where Andrea is popular
- ItalyISTAT#10
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Andrea
With its Greek heritage, Andrea has long been valued for its meaning, "Manly, courageous." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Andrea is said Andrea (2 syllables). Andrea is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Andrea is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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FAQ
What does the name Andrea mean?+
The name Andrea means "Manly, courageous".
What is the origin of the name Andrea?+
Andrea is a name of Greek origin.
Is Andrea a girl or boy name?+
Andrea is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Andrea?+
Andrea is pronounced Andrea (2 syllables).
Is Andrea a popular name?+
Andrea is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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