Andrija

Andrija is a masculine name that is a Croatian and Serbian variant of the name Andreas (who was one of the 12 apostles). This South Slavic spelling translates to 'the manly', 'the masculine', and 'the brave'.

What does the name Andrija mean?

Andrija is a masculine name that is a Croatian and Serbian variant of the name Andreas (who was one of the 12 apostles). This South Slavic spelling translates to 'the manly', 'the masculine', and 'the brave'. The origin of Andrija lies in the ancient Greek language, derived from the ancient Greek words andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) meaning 'manly' and 'brave' or anēr (ἀνήρ) meaning 'the man'. Andreas is traditionally particularly popular because, according to the Christian Bible, Saint Andreas was one of the earliest disciples of Jesus and one of the twelve apostles. Other variants include Andi, Andie, Andy, Andra, Andre, Andree, Andrees, Andres, Andrei (Russian), Andrey (Russian), Andrejs (Latvian), Andrzej (Polish), Andreju, and Andriejus (Lithuanian). A well-known bearer of the name is the Croatian football goalkeeper Andrija Vuković.

Where does the name Andrija come from?

Etymology Andrija is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin with meanings such as 'the brave' or 'the masculine' and others. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Andrija?

Sound & pronunciation of Andrija: The name Andrija is three syllables and has a rhythmically soft structure. In pronunciation 'An-dri-ja' [ˈandrija], it begins with an open 'a', conveying openness and directness. The consonant cluster '-ndr-' gives the name a distinctive, stable center. The ending '-ja' sounds bright and light. Thus, Andrija appears sonorous and tradition-oriented - harmonious, present, and characterful.

When is the name day of Andrija?

The name day of Andrija is November 30.

Popularity

Andrija is a very popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,881st in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2006 at 930th. In the last ten years, Andrija has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,696th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,759th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aki / Andi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Andrija Ankovic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Andrija Balajic (Yugoslav football player)
• Andrija Balic (Croatian football player)
• Andrija Bojic (Serbian basketball player)
• Andrija Buvina (Croatian sculptor)
• Andrija Dabovic (football player from Germany)
• Andrija Delibasic (Monegasque football player)
• Andrija Dragojevic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Andrija Fuderer (chess player from Yugoslavia)
• Andrija Jankovic (American rugby player)
• Andrija Jukic (footballer from Australia)
• Andrija Kacic Miosic (poet)
• Andrija Kaludjerovic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Andrija Konc (Croatian singer)
• Andrija Majdevac (Yugoslav footballer)
• Andrija Milosevic (Serbian actor)
• Andrija Mohorovicic (physicist from Croatia)
• Andrija Mutafelija (Croatian football player)
• Andrija Panic (rugby player from Serbia)
• Andrija Pendic (Swiss handball player)