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Andreja is a feminine first name that is primarily used in South Slavic countries such as Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia as a variant of Andrea. The most common meanings are 'the Masculine', 'the Manly', and 'the Brave'.
What does the name Andreja mean?
The name Andreja is used for girls and is a South Slavic form of the name Andrea, prevalent in Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia. The main meanings include 'the Masculine', 'the Manly', and 'the Brave'. The roots of the name lie in ancient Greek, from the term andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) meaning 'manly' and 'brave' or anēr (ἀνήρ), which means 'the man'. The male counterpart is Andrej, and there are numerous variants such as Andra, Andreea, Andrejana, Andrijana, Andreya, Andreia, Andreina, Andreana, Andreane, Andreale, Andreah, and Anndrew.
Where does the name Andreja come from?
The etymology of Andreja is ancient Greek and encompasses meanings such as 'the Masculine' or 'the Brave'. The ancient Greek term andreios stands for 'manly' or 'brave', while anēr means 'the man'. The languages in which the name is prevalent include Croatian, Russian, Serbian, Slavic, Slovenian, and South Slavic.
How do you pronounce Andreja?
The pronunciation of Andreja is melodic and three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-dre-ja' [anˈdʁeːja], with the emphasis on the second syllable with a long E. The combination 'ndr' gives the beginning a lively dynamic, while the open '-ja' at the end creates a soft, friendly sound. Overall, Andreja conveys a dynamic and feminine impression - clearly structured yet flowing.
When is the name day of Andreja?
The name day of Andreja is celebrated on November 30.
Popularity
In Germany, Andreja is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 3,816th. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 20 times as a first name, which gives it a 5,874th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,444th.
Nicknames & pet names
Andi / Dreja
Similar first names
Famous people
- Andreja Klepac (Slovenian tennis player)
- Andreja Koblar (biathlete from Slovenia)
- Andreja Kojic (Serbian football player)
- Andreja Kuluncic (Croatian artist)
- Andreja Leskovsek (Alpine ski racer)
- Andreja Mali (Slovenian biathlete)
- Andreja Milutinovic (basketball player from Serbia)
- Andreja Nikl (German football player)
- Andreja Pejic (Yugoslav model)
- Andreja Schneider (German actress)
- Andreja Vodeb (beach volleyball player from Slovenia)
Frequently asked questions about the name Andreja
What is the origin of the name Andreja?
The name Andreja has its roots in ancient Greek and is a South Slavic form of the name Andrea. It is prevalent in countries such as Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia.
What does the name Andreja mean?
Andreja means among other things 'the Masculine', 'the Manly', and 'the Brave'. These meanings derive from the ancient Greek terms andreios and anēr.
How popular is the name Andreja?
Andreja enjoys great popularity in South Slavic countries, but it is also becoming increasingly known and appreciated in other regions.