Andrejs

Andrejs is a boy's name that is considered a Latvian variant of Andreas. Translated, this name means 'the Brave', 'the Manly', and 'the Stalwart'.

What does the name Andrejs mean?

Andrejs is a masculine first name that represents a Latvian form of Andreas. Its meanings include 'the Brave', 'the Manly', and 'the Stalwart'. The roots of the name lie in the Ancient Greek language, derived from the terms andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly' or 'brave', and anēr (ἀνήρ), meaning 'the man'. Other variants include Andi, Andie, Andy, Andra, Andre, Andree, Andrees, Andres, Andrei (Russian), Andrej (Russian), Andrey (Russian), Andrzej (Polish), as well as Andreju and Andriejus (Lithuanian).

Where does the name Andrejs come from?

The name Andrejs has its origins in Ancient Greek and carries meanings such as 'the Stalwart' and 'the Manly'.

How do you pronounce Andrejs?

The pronunciation of Andrejs is characterized by a two-syllable structure. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-drejs' [ˈan.dʁeɪ̯s] and ends in a dense consonant cluster with a diphthong. The '-drejs' provides a lively and slightly tense sound movement, giving the name a dynamic note. Overall, Andrejs conveys a powerful, modern, and present impression - clearly structured and with a distinctive aura.

When is the name day of Andrejs?

The name day for Andrejs is celebrated on November 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Andrejs is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Andrejs Cigaņiks (Latvian football player)
• Andrejs Rastorgujevs (Latvian biathlete)
• Andrejs Rubins (Latvian football player)
• Andrejs Vlascenko (German figure skater)