Girl name
Andrea name meaning
“bravery, courage”
Andrea carries the meaning “bravery, courage” and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. It is a European form of Greek Andreas, linked to andreios, a word associated with manliness and bravery. The name belongs to the same linguistic family as Andreas and André, providing a concrete connection across languages.
What does Andrea mean?
Bravery, courage
In Turkish: yiğitlik, cesaret
Andrea has different gender conventions across languages. It is traditionally masculine in Italian, while many other European languages use it as a feminine name. It belongs to the same name family as Andreas and Andrew, so treating it as exclusively feminine in Türkiye may overlook this established variation.
Origin of the name Andrea
Andrea is a European form of Greek Andreas, associated with andreios, a word expressing manliness or courage.
| Linguistic origin | Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Andrea in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · An |
Double names with Andrea
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Andrea Renan
Meaning of each name
- Andrea: bravery, courage
- Renan: Singing, joyful vocal expression
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Nesrin Andrea
Meaning of each name
- Nesrin: wild rose; a kind of rose
- Andrea: bravery, courage
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Andrea Perjin
Meaning of each name
- Andrea: bravery, courage
- Perjin: Fence; protective enclosure
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Kübranur Andrea
Meaning of each name
- Kübranur: the greatest and light
- Andrea: bravery, courage
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Andrea Zerrin
Meaning of each name
- Andrea: bravery, courage
- Zerrin: made of gold; golden-colored
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Nilüfer Andrea
Meaning of each name
- Nilüfer: an aquatic plant with showy flowers; water lily
- Andrea: bravery, courage
How to pronounce Andrea
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /andɾea/ |
Is Andrea a girl’s name?
Yes, Andrea is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Andrea does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
- Ronya♀Heroine of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Neriman♀Valiant, strong
- Güner♂♀A name combining daylight and bravery
- Selcen♀Name of Selcen Hatun in Dede Korkut
- Diren♂♀Stand firm, resist, persevere
- Dönmez♀Not turning back
- Erkal♂♀Remain brave
- Ari♂♀Lion
- Erel♂♀Brave warrior, hero
Famous people named Andrea
- Andrea Paleologos · b. 1911
- Andrea Minguzzi
FAQ about the name Andrea
What is the meaning of Andrea?
Andrea means “bravery, courage”. Andrea is a European form of Greek Andreas, associated with andreios, a word expressing manliness or courage.
Is Andrea a girl’s name?
Yes, Andrea is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 33% of bearers are male.
Is Andrea in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Andrea nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Andrea?
Andrea is of Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Andrea have?
Andrea has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Andrea?
Andrea does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Andrea?
Some ideas: Andrea Renan; Nesrin Andrea; Andrea Perjin.
Famous people named Andrea?
Notable people named Andrea include Andrea Paleologos, Andrea Minguzzi.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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