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
See Andrei scored for your familyMeaning & origin
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.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Andrei is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
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.
Numerology of Andrei
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.
How Andrei sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Andrei breaks down into 5 phonemes: /AE-N-D-R-EY/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Andrei — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Andrei
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Names similar to Andrei
If Andrei 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 European 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 Andrei
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, Atheist traditions, commonly among European, Greek families.
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.
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