Origin and Meaning of Andrya
Meaning & Origin
Brave, manly
Origin: Greek - Derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means 'man' or 'warrior'.
Interesting Facts
- Andrya is a less common variant of the name Andrea, primarily used as a feminine name in modern contexts.
- In some cultures, Andrya has been thought to reflect strength and resilience, often associated with the male form 'Andrew'.
- Notable figures with names derived from Andreas include Saint Andrew, one of the apostles of Jesus, and Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American industrialist.
- Andrya is not among the most popular names and its use has remained relatively low in comparison to its variants like Andrea and Andrew.
- Related names include Andreas (Greek), Andrew (English), Andrea (Italian), and its masculine forms Andrew and Anders.