Andreas
/AA-N-D-R-EH-AA-S/
Manly, brave — the German Andrew. Saint Andreas is the patron of Scotland, Russia, and Greece
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Andreas is a Christian boy name of German origin, meaning “Manly, brave — the German Andrew. Saint Andreas is the patron of Scotland, Russia, and Greece”.
Andreas is a boy's name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Manly, brave — the German Andrew. Saint Andreas is the patron of Scotland, Russia, and Greece" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among German, European families, Andreas carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Andreas
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Andreas lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Andreas's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Andreas's saint & feast day →What does Andreas's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Andreas resonates in either tradition.
Andreas's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Andreas's full reading →
Does Andreas go with your family's names?
Andreas breaks into 7 sounds: /AA-N-D-R-EH-AA-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Andreas sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Andreas beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Andreas — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Andreas
If Andreas resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in German families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Andreas
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Common questions about Andreas
What does the name Andreas mean?
Andreas means "Manly, brave — the German Andrew. Saint Andreas is the patron of Scotland, Russia, and Greece." It is a boy name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Andreas a boy or girl name?
Andreas is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Andreas?
Andreas is of German origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among German, European families.
Is Andreas a Christian name?
Yes. Andreas is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of German origin.
What does Andreas mean in German?
Andreas originates from German, where it means "Manly, brave — the German Andrew. Saint Andreas is the patron of Scotland, Russia, and Greece."
What are common nicknames for Andreas?
Common short forms of Andreas include Andi.
What is the numerology of Andreas?
Andreas has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
When is Andreas's feast day?
Andreas's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is November 30.
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