Andrei
/AE-N-D-R-EY/
The patron saint of Romania bears this name, and Andrei carries both the apostolic tradition and the specific Eastern European national identity that the Romanian form gives it. A name that is entirely Romanian in character while belonging to the universal Christian tradition
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This page tells you what Andrei means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Andrei is a Christian boy name of Romanian origin, meaning “The patron saint of Romania bears this name, and Andrei carries both the apostolic tradition and the specific Eastern European national identity that the Romanian form gives it. A name that is entirely Romanian in character while belonging to the universal Christian tradition”.
Andrei is a boy's name of Romanian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The patron saint of Romania bears this name, and Andrei carries both the apostolic tradition and the specific Eastern European national identity that the Romanian form gives it. A name that is entirely Romanian in character while belonging to the universal Christian tradition" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among European, Greek families, Andrei 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 Andrei
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. Andrei lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Andrei's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Andrei's saint & feast day →What does Andrei'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 Andrei resonates in either tradition.
Andrei's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Andrei's full reading →
Does Andrei go with your family's names?
Andrei breaks into 5 sounds: /AE-N-D-R-EY/. 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 Andrei 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 Andrei beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Andrei — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Andrei
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Andrei
What does the name Andrei mean?
Andrei means "The patron saint of Romania bears this name, and Andrei carries both the apostolic tradition and the specific Eastern European national identity that the Romanian form gives it. A name that is entirely Romanian in character while belonging to the universal Christian tradition." It is a boy name of Romanian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Andrei a boy or girl name?
Andrei is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Andrei?
Andrei is of Romanian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Andrei a Christian name?
Yes. Andrei is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Romanian origin.
What does Andrei mean in Romanian?
Andrei originates from Romanian, where it means "The patron saint of Romania bears this name, and Andrei carries both the apostolic tradition and the specific Eastern European national identity that the Romanian form gives it. A name that is entirely Romanian in character while belonging to the universal Christian tradition."
What are common nicknames for Andrei?
Common short forms of Andrei include Andi.
What is the numerology of Andrei?
Andrei has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
Is Andrei a saint's name?
Yes — Andrei is honoured as a Christian saint's name, linked to the patron saint of Romania is Saint Andrei.
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