Boy name
Andreas name meaning
“manly; valiant and courageous”
Andreas means “manly,” with the associated meanings “valiant” and “courageous,” and is used for boys in Türkiye. It comes from Greek Andreas, connected with the andr- stem of anēr, “man.” Andrea, André and Andrew provide concrete examples of related forms used in other languages.
What does Andreas mean?
Manly; valiant and courageous
In Turkish: erkeksi; yiğit, cesur
Andreas is an old Greek masculine name associated with manliness and courage. It is known in Christian history through the apostle Andrew; Andrew, André and Andrea belong to the same name family. This association describes the name's history without establishing a bearer's beliefs.
Origin of the name Andreas
Andreas comes from Greek Andreas, related to the andr- stem of anēr, man. Its traditional sense is manly or courageous.
How to pronounce Andreas
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
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Is Andreas a boy’s name?
Yes, Andreas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Andreas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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FAQ about the name Andreas
What is the meaning of Andreas?
Andreas means “manly; valiant and courageous”. Andreas comes from Greek Andreas, related to the andr- stem of anēr, man. Its traditional sense is manly or courageous.
Is Andreas a boy’s name?
Yes, Andreas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Andreas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Andreas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Andreas?
Andreas is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Andreas have?
Andreas has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Andreas?
Andreas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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