Andrzej

Andrzej (pronounced "Andschej") is a masculine first name that represents the Polish variant of Andreas. Its meaning can be described as 'the manly', 'the masculine', or 'the brave'.

What does the name Andrzej mean?

Andrzej (pronounced "Andschej") is a masculine name that is considered the Polish form of Andreas. Translated, it means 'the manly', 'the masculine', and 'the brave'. The roots of this name lie in the ancient Greek language, derived from the terms andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), which means 'manly' or 'brave', and anēr (ἀνήρ), which stands for 'the man'. The first name Andreas was widespread among Jews, Christians, and other Hellenized populations in this region. A prominent bearer of this name is the Polish film director Andrzej Wajda. There are numerous variants, including Andi, Andie, Andy, Andra, Andre, Andree, Andrees, Andres, Andrei (Russian), Andrej (Russian), Andrey (Russian), Andrejs (Latvian), Andreju, and Andriejus (Lithuanian).

Where does the name Andrzej come from?

The name Andrzej originates from ancient Greek and has meanings such as 'the brave' or 'the manly'. The Greek roots consist of the words andreios = manly, brave (Ancient Greek) and anēr = the man (Ancient Greek). It is common in the Polish language.

How do you pronounce Andrzej?

The pronunciation of Andrzej is two syllables and has a complex structure. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-dschej' [ˈan.dʒɛɪ̯]. It combines a dense consonant structure with a flowing diphthong. The sound ends with a lively dynamic while the beginning remains stable. Overall, the name Andrzej conveys a striking, powerful, and individual impression – vibrant, structured, and with a clear, distinctive sound signature.

When is the name day of Andrzej?

The name day of Andrzej is celebrated on November 30. This is the most well-known name day in Poland, often referred to as Andrzejki. On this day, large celebrations take place, as the following day, December 1, marks the beginning of the pre-Christmas fasting period.

Popularity

In Germany, Andrzej is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 1974 at 260th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 90 times, placing it at 2,550th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,179th.

Nicknames & pet names

Andre / Andy / Angie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Andrzej Badenski (Polish sprinter)
• Andrzej Bartkowiak (Polish film director)
• Andrzej Bek (cyclist from Poland)
• Andrzej Bialynicki-Birula (mathematician from Poland)
• Andrzej Biegalski (Polish boxer)
• Andrzej Cibis (profile dancer, known from Let's Dance)
• Andrzej Ehrenfeucht (mathematician from Poland)
• Andrzej Friszke (Polish historian)
• Andrzej Golonski (Polish architect)
• Andrzej Grzegorczyk (Polish mathematician)
• Andrzej Kondratiuk (film director from Poland)
• Andrzej Kozakiewicz (musician from Poland)
• Andrzej Krynski (Polish fencer)
• Andrzej Michalak (cyclist from Poland)
• Andrzej Mysinski (Polish conductor)
• Andrzej Piaseczny (Polish singer)
• Andrzej Ratusinski (Polish pianist)
• Andrzej Rudy (footballer from Poland)
• Andrzej Sapkowski (Polish fantasy author)
• Andrzej Saramonowicz (film director from Poland)