Andis

The masculine first name Andis is regarded as a short form of Andrejs, which is used in both the Albanian and Latvian languages. This name form is derived from the ancient Greek name Andreas and metaphorically means 'the manly', 'the masculine', and in a broader sense, 'the brave'.

What does the name Andis mean?

Andis is a masculine first name that is considered a short form of Andrejs, a variant of the ancient Greek Andreas. The meaning of the name is metaphorically 'the manly', 'the masculine', as well as 'the brave'. Its roots can be found in the ancient Greek expressions andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly' and 'brave', as well as anēr (ἀνήρ), which means 'the man'. Other variants include Andrew, Andre, Andree, Andrees, and Andres.

Where does the name Andis come from?

Andis is a masculine first name with ancient Greek origins that means 'the manly'. The etymology refers to the ancient Greek andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly' or 'brave', as well as anēr (ἀνήρ), which means 'the man'. This name is common in both Albanian and Latvian.

How do you pronounce Andis?

The pronunciation of Andis: The name Andis is two syllables and has a compact structure. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'An-dis' [ˈan.dɪs], with the clear initial syllable combined with a pronounced ending. The '-dis' gives a slightly sharp, defined note at the end, which lends the name a distinctive contour. Overall, Andis conveys an impression of directness, modernity, and structure - clear, present, and with a factual, stable aura.

When is the name day of Andis?

The name day of Andis is celebrated on November 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Andis is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd in the list of the most popular male baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, resulting in a position of 8,008 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th.