Boy name
Andries name meaning
“manly, brave”
Andries is a masculine name meaning manly or brave, used as a Dutch and Afrikaans form of Andreas. Its meaning comes from Greek andreios, meaning manly or brave. That word is related to anēr, meaning man, linking Andries to the Greek source of Andreas.
What does Andries mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Andries
A Dutch and Afrikaans form of Andreas. Greek Andreas derives from andreios, 'manly or brave', related to anēr, 'man'.
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Name combinations with Andries
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Andries, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Andries: manly, brave
- Justin: just, upright
- Marcelino: related to the name Marcellus
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Meaning of each word
- Andries: manly, brave
- Silverius: of the forest
- Nahor: snorer
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Andries Yordan
Meaning of each word
- Andries: manly, brave
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Meaning of each word
- Kristian: follower of Christ
- Andries: manly, brave
- Cristian: follower of Christ
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Andries Stevano
Meaning of each word
- Andries: manly, brave
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
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Meaning of each word
- Andries: manly, brave
- Nahor: snorer
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
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How to pronounce Andries
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤ꧀ꦲꦺꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔ᮪ᮓᮢᮤᮈᮞ᮪ |
Is Andries a boy’s name?
Yes, Andries is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Andries ranks #3,175 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Andries
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
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
Famous people named Andries
- Andries Sibarani · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Andries
What is the meaning of Andries?
Andries means manly, brave. A Dutch and Afrikaans form of Andreas. Greek Andreas derives from andreios, 'manly or brave', related to anēr, 'man'.
Is Andries a boy’s name?
Yes, Andries is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Andries?
Andries is of European and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Andries have?
Andries has 3 syllables (An-dri-es) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Andries?
Andries ranks #3,175 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Andries?
Some ideas: Andries Justin Marcelino; Andries Silverius Nahor; Andries Yordan.
Famous people named Andries?
Notable people named Andries include Andries Sibarani.
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