Unisex name
Andrea name meaning
“brave, valiant”
Andrea is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning “brave” or “valiant.” It is a European form of Andreas, derived from Greek andreios, meaning “manly” or “brave.” Its use as a masculine or feminine name varies across the languages in which it appears.
What does Andrea mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Andrea
A European form of Andreas, from Greek andreios, 'manly' or 'brave'. Andrea is used as a masculine or feminine name in different languages.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Andrea
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Andrea, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Andrea: brave, valiant
- Lasmaria: joy; Mary, whose meaning is disputed
- Florence: blooming, flourishing
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Meaning of each word
- Andrea: brave, valiant
- Friska: ancient; venerable
- Michaela: who can equal God?
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Andrea Barbara
Meaning of each word
- Andrea: brave, valiant
- Barbara: woman from a foreign land
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Meaning of each word
- Yudith: woman of Judah
- Andrea: brave, valiant
- Jessy: God beholds; gift
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Andrea Fransina
Meaning of each word
- Andrea: brave, valiant
- Fransina: Frankish or French woman
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Meaning of each word
- Andrea: brave, valiant
- Iva: God is gracious
- Gabriella: God is the source of my strength
How to pronounce Andrea
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤ꧀ꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔ᮪ᮓᮢᮨᮃ |
Is Andrea a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Andrea is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 38% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Andrea ranks #241 among unisex names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Andrea
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Alexander♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andriani♀Possibly brave or strong
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
Famous people named Andrea
- Andrea Hirata · b. 1967
- Andrea Dian · b. 1985
- Andrea Lee · b. 1983
- Andrea Miranda · b. 1986
- Andrea Pramita · b. 1981
- Andrea Walkers · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Andrea
What is the meaning of Andrea?
Andrea means brave, valiant. A European form of Andreas, from Greek andreios, 'manly' or 'brave'. Andrea is used as a masculine or feminine name in different languages.
Is Andrea a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Andrea is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 38% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Andrea?
Andrea is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Andrea have?
Andrea has 3 syllables (An-dre-a) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Andrea?
Andrea ranks #241 among unisex names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Andrea?
Some ideas: Andrea Lasmaria Florence; Andrea Friska Michaela; Andrea Barbara.
Famous people named Andrea?
Notable people named Andrea include Andrea Hirata, Andrea Dian, Andrea Lee.
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