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The female first name Andreia (Andréia) originates from Brazil and Portugal and represents a form of Andrea. Translated into German, the name mainly refers to 'the Brave', as well as 'the Manly' and 'the Masculine'.
What does the name Andreia mean?
Andreia (Andréia) is a Brazilian and Portuguese variant of the name Andrea. The meaning in German mainly includes 'the Brave', but also 'the Manly' and 'the Masculine'. The name has its roots in Ancient Greek and derives from the term andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), which means 'brave' and 'manly', as well as from anēr (ἀνήρ), which means 'the man'. Other variants include names such as Andra, Andreea, Andreja, Andrejana, Andrijana, Andreya, Andreina, Andreana, Andreane, Andreale, Andreah, and Anndrew.
Where does the name Andreia come from?
The name Andreia has its origin in Ancient Greek and means among other things 'the Masculine' and 'the Brave'. It is composed of the Ancient Greek words andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) for 'manly' and anēr (ἀνήρ) for 'the man'. The languages in which the name occurs are Brazilian and Portuguese.
How do you pronounce Andreia?
The pronunciation of Andreia is soft and three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-dre-ia' [andʁeˈiːa], with the vowels in the latter part creating a gliding, almost floating movement. The open sound at the end gives a sense of lightness and expansiveness. Overall, a harmonious sound is created – calm, but with a fine inner dynamism.
When is the name day of Andreia?
The name day for Andreia is November 30.
Popularity
In Germany, Andreia is among the common first names. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 1989 with 173rd place. In the last ten years, Andreia has been given about 90 times, which places it 2,596th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,744th.
Nicknames & pet names
Andi / Andreas / Deja / Dreia
Famous people
- Andreia Dinis (Portuguese actress)
- Andreia Horta (Brazilian actress)
- Andreia Rodrigues (Portuguese model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Andreia
Where does the name Andreia come from?
The name Andreia has its roots in Ancient Greek and is primarily used in Brazil and Portugal.
What does the name Andreia mean?
Andreia mainly means 'the Brave' and 'the Masculine' and derives from the Greek terms andreios and anēr.
How popular is the name Andreia?
Andreia enjoys great popularity in Brazil and Portugal, especially in recent years.