Andreas
Meaning of Andreas
The name Andreas is a strong and classic choice for boys, rooted in Greek origin, meaning "manly" or "brave." It has been a popular name throughout Europe, particularly in Germany where it is pronounced as AHN-dray-ahs. In English-speaking countries, it is commonly pronounced ahn-DREE-uhs. The name Andreas shares its roots with variations such as Andre and Andrew. Over the years, Andreas has maintained steady popularity in the United States, consistently appearing in the top 1500 names for boys. It reached its peak in the mid-20th century and continues to be a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that conveys strength and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as AHN-dray-ahs (/ˈandreas/)
English
- Pronunced as ahn-DREE-uhs (/ˈɑːndriəs/)
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Notable People Named Andreas
| Andreas Georgiou Papandreou was a prominent Greek economist and politician who founded the political party PASOK and served as the 3rd and 8th prime minister of Greece. |
| Andries van Wezel, also known as Andreas Vesalius, was a Flemish anatomist and physician, considered the founder of modern human anatomy, known for his influential book De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem. |
| Andreas Christensen - Andreas Bødtker Christensen is a Danish professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the Denmark national team. |
| Andreas Gursky is a renowned German photographer and professor at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Germany. |
| Andreas Joseph Hofmann was a German philosopher and revolutionary who played a key role in proclaiming the first republican state in Germany and supported the French Revolution. |
| Andreas Maurer is a German mail carrier and local politician who was convicted of electoral fraud. |
| Andreas Gryphius, a renowned German poet and playwright, is celebrated for his eloquent sonnets that explore themes of suffering, frailty of life, and the world, making him a significant figure in Baroque poetry within the German-speaking world. |
| Andreas Feininger - Andreas Bernhard Lyonel Feininger was a renowned American photographer known for his striking black-and-white images of Manhattan and his studies of natural object structures. |
| Andreas Meyer is a Swiss manager and lawyer who served as Chairman of the Management Board of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and currently serves as president of the board at Starmind. |
| Andreas Antonopoulos - Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a British-Greek Bitcoin advocate, tech entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. |
| Andreas Jaszlinszky was a Slovak-born author known for his early physics textbooks. |
| Andreas Osiander was a German Lutheran theologian and Protestant reformer. |
| Andreas Miaoulis - Andreas Vokos, also known as Miaoulis, was a prominent Greek revolutionary, admiral, and politician who led the Greek naval forces in the Greek War of Independence. |
| Andreas Schmidt is a renowned German classical bass-baritone known for his performances in opera and concert. |
| Andreas Bourani is a German singer-songwriter. |
