andrea
|an-dre-a|
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/ænˈdreɪ.ə/
🇬🇧
/ˈæn.dri.ə/
given name (manly origin)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Andrea' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Andreas', where 'aner/andros' meant 'man' or 'male'.
Historical Evolution
'Andrea' changed from the Greek name 'Andreas' to the Latin 'Andrea', and eventually became the modern English given name 'Andrea'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'man' or 'male', but over time it evolved into a given name used for both males and females depending on the language and culture.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a given name, typically used for females in English-speaking countries and for males in Italian and some other European languages.
Andrea is coming to the party tonight.
Last updated: 2025/08/03 11:21