Andrej

Andrej (Андрей) is a masculine first name that appears in the Russian variant of Andreas. The meaning of the name encompasses terms like 'the brave', 'the masculine', and 'the manly'.

What does the name Andrej mean?

Andrej (Андрей) is a masculine first name that is considered the Russian form of Andreas. It is associated with the meanings 'the brave', 'the masculine', and 'the manly'. The roots of the name trace back to Ancient Greek, where the words andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) mean 'manly' and 'brave', and anēr (ἀνήρ) means 'the man'. Andrej was the first of the 12 apostles in the New Testament. Variations of the name include Andi, Andie, Andy, Andra, Andre, Andree, Andrees, Andres, Andrei (Russian), Andrey (Russian), Andrejs (Latvian), Andrzej (Polish), Andreju, and Andriejus (Lithuanian). A prominent bearer of the name was the Russian physicist Andrej Dmitrijewitsch Sacharow.

Where does the name Andrej come from?

The name Andrej has its roots in Ancient Greek and means among other things 'the masculine' or 'the manly'. The Ancient Greek terms are andreios = manly, brave and anēr = the man. The name is widespread in various languages, including Croatian, Macedonian, Eastern European, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, and Czech.

How do you pronounce Andrej?

The pronunciation of Andrej is two syllables and flows smoothly. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-drej' [ˈandʁeɪ], starting with an open A sound. The final syllable contains a diphthong, giving the name a certain dynamism. The rolled or aspirated r adds a distinctive accent. Andrej appears both classic and modern, captivating with its clear structure and vibrant presence.

When is the name day of Andrej?

The name day for Andrej is celebrated on November 30.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Andrej enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 503rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 1930, reaching rank 137. In the last ten years, Andrej has been given as a first name about 1,100 times, placing it 532nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 513th.

Nicknames & pet names

Adej / Andi / Andka / Andrejka / Andrjuscha / Andron / Andruha / Andruschka / Andrücha / Andrün / Andy / Drej / Rej

Similar first names

Famous people

• Andrei Sergejewitsch Teljukin (Russian ice hockey player)
• Andrei Wiktorowitsch Trefilow (Russian ice hockey player)
• Andrej Angrick (German historian)
• Andrej Antonau (Russian ice hockey player)
• Andrej Arschawin (Russian football player)
• Andrej Arshavin (Russian football player)
• Andrej Babic (composer from Croatia)
• Andrej Bagar (actor)
• Andrej Barov (German photographic artist)
• Andrej Botaschow (Bulgarian actor)
• Andrej Dojkic (actor)
• Andrej Fisan (football player from Czech Republic)
• Andrej Gacina (Croatian table tennis player)
• Andrej Gridin (Bulgarian skier)
• Andrej Hocevar (Slovenian ice hockey player)
• Andrej Ivancik (Czech football player)
• Andrej Jerman (Alpine ski racer from Slovenia)
• Andrej Kamendy (Czech football player)
• Andrej Klimovets (German handball player)
• Andrej Kmec (ice hockey player from Slovakia)