Andras

Andras (András) is the Hungarian form of the name Andreas, which became popular in the 1970s. The name means 'the brave', 'the manly', or 'the masculine', with the root found in the ancient Greek term andreios, which stands for 'manly, brave'.

What does the name Andras mean?

Andras (András) is the Hungarian variant of the name Andreas, which emerged in the 1970s. The meaning includes 'the brave', 'the manly', or 'the masculine' and derives from the ancient Greek word andreios, which means 'manly, brave'. The correct Hungarian spelling is András.

Where does the name Andras come from?

The name Andras has its roots in ancient Greek and is interpreted as a male first name, carrying meanings such as 'the masculine' or 'the manly'. The ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Andras?

The pronunciation of Andras is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'An-dras' [ˈandʁaʃ] or [ˈandras], with the stressed final syllable emphasized. The rolled or softly exhaled R gives the name dynamism, while the -s forms a fine conclusion. Overall, Andras conveys a lively and powerful impression – strong in character, present, and connected to tradition.

When is the name day of Andras?

The name day of Andras is celebrated on November 30, in memory of the Apostle Andrew.

Popularity

In Germany, Andras is a common first name. In 2023, it reached the 3,780th place in the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2013 with the 1,615th place. In the last ten years, Andras has been given as a first name around 60 times, which earned it the 3,248th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,042nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Andi / Dreas / Dräyas

Similar first names

Famous people

• Andras Balogh (Hungarian historian)
• Andras Baronyi (Hungarian swimmer)
• Andras Beck (sculptor)
• Andras Biro (Hungarian journalist)
• Andras Botos (Hungarian boxer)
• Andras Csaki (guitarist)
• Andras Cserna-Szabo (Hungarian writer)
• Andras Dlusztus (footballer from Hungary)
• Andras Edes (Hungarian badminton player)
• Andras Fejer (cellist)
• Andras Flumbort (Hungarian chess player)
• Andras Frank (Hungarian mathematician)
• Andras Fricsay (Hungarian actor)
• Andras Gal (Hungarian football player)
• Andras Galfi (Hungarian boxer)
• Andras Gardos (footballer from Hungary)
• Andras Gedo (philosopher from Germany)
• Andras Gerevich (screenwriter)
• Andras Hajnal (Hungarian mathematician)
• Andras Hargitay (Hungarian swimmer)