'androsexuality' originates from Greek and Latin elements: the Greek root 'andr-' (from 'anḗr, andrós') meaning 'man, male', combined with the Late Latin-derived English noun 'sexuality' (from Latin 'sexus' meaning 'sex').

'andro-' (Greek) was combined with the existing English word 'sexuality' in modern coinage to produce 'androsexuality'; it is a recent formation in English reflecting modern identity and sexual-orientation vocabulary rather than a word with medieval lineage.

The element 'andr-' originally referred to 'man' or 'male'; combined with 'sexuality' in modern usage it specifically denotes attraction to men or masculinity and has been used as an identity label in LGBTQ+ contexts.