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Andreas

Andreas (name) means a male given name of Ancient Greek origin, the Latin form of Andrew, meaning "manly". Example: “Andreas is a common first name in Greece and Germany.”

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A male given name of Ancient Greek origin, the Latin form of Andrew, meaning "manly".
"Andreas is a common first name in Greece and Germany."
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέᾱς (Andréās), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, "manly"); a doublet of Andrew.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Andreas” mean?

The word “Andreas” means a male given name of Ancient Greek origin, the Latin form of Andrew, meaning "manly".

How do you use “Andreas” in a sentence?

Here is “Andreas” used in a sentence: “Andreas is a common first name in Greece and Germany.”

What part of speech is “Andreas”?

“Andreas” is a name.

Where does the word “Andreas” come from?

The word “Andreas” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέᾱς (Andréās), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, "manly"); a doublet of Andrew.

Is “Andreas” a common word?

“Andreas” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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