Andrej
Meaning of Andrej
The name Andrej is a strong and classic male name with Slavic origins, commonly used in countries such as the Czech Republic and Russia. Pronounced AHN-dray, it carries a sense of tradition and cultural heritage. The name is closely related to Andrei and Andrew, both of which share similar roots. In the United States, Andrej has maintained a modest but steady presence over the years, reflecting its appeal among parents who appreciate its unique yet familiar sound. Although not exceedingly common, its rarity adds to its charm. The name Andrej is often associated with qualities like strength and resilience, making it an excellent choice for a baby boy.
Pronunciation
Czech
- Pronunced as AHN-dray (/ˈandrɛj/)
Russian
- Pronunced as AHN-dray (/ˈandrʲej/)
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Notable People Named Andrej
| Andrej Kramarić is a Croatian professional footballer known for his role as a forward or attacking midfielder for TSG Hoffenheim and the Croatia national team. |
| Andrej Kiska is a multi-talented Slovak politician, entrepreneur, writer, and philanthropist who served as the fourth president of Slovakia from 2014 to 2019. |
| Andrej Zdravič is a Slovenian independent filmmaker, sound and media artist, known for his work in the field of media studies and awarded for his artistic achievements. |
| Andrej Nestrašil - Andrej Nestrasil is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for HC Oceláři Třinec in the Czech Extraliga, and was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. |
| Andrej Danko is a Slovak politician who served as the Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic and is the Chairman of the ultranationalist Slovak National Party. |
| Andrej Karpathy is a prominent Slovak-Canadian computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence and computer vision at Tesla and OpenAI. |
| Andrej Kvas was a pioneering Slovak and Hungarian pilot and aircraft designer. |
| Andrej Preston, also known as Slonček, is the founder of the former BitTorrent site Suprnova.org. |
| Andrej Sirácky was a prominent Slovak sociologist, philosopher, political scientist, and communist official. |
| Andrej Ermenc Skubic is a Slovene writer, playwright, and translator. |
| Andrej Tisma, born in 1952, is a prolific artist known for his solo exhibitions since 1972 and participation in over 600 collective exhibitions worldwide. |
| Andrej Petrović is a Serbian footballer who currently plays as a forward for Red Star Belgrade. |
| Andrej Giňa, a Czech writer of Romani origin, specialized in transcribing traditional Romani stories passed down through oral tradition. |
| Andrej Kvašňák, a renowned Slovak football player born in Košice, is widely regarded as one of the best Czechoslovak footballers, having played 47 matches and scored 13 goals for the national team. |
| Andrej Mangold is a German professional basketball player currently playing for RheinStars Köln in the German Basketball League. |
