Andro

Andro is a masculine first name that is used as a short form of the names Andreas and Andrew in Georgia and Croatia. In German, it is translated with the meanings 'the Male', 'the Manly', and 'the Brave'.

What does the name Andro mean?

The first name Andro is a short form of Andreas and Andrew and originates from Georgia and Croatia. The English translation brings meanings such as 'the Male', 'the Manly', and 'the Brave'. Its roots lie in Ancient Greek, derived from the terms andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly' and 'brave', as well as anēr (ἀνήρ), which means 'the man'. The name Andreas has traditionally enjoyed great popularity, as Saint Andreas was one of the first disciples of Jesus and one of the twelve apostles according to the Christian Bible. Other variants include Andi, Andie, Andy, Andra, Andre, Andree, Andrees, Andres, Andrei (Russian), Andrey (Russian), Andrejs (Latvian), Andrzej (Polish), Andreju, and Andriejus (Lithuanian).

Where does the name Andro come from?

Andro is a masculine first name of Greek origin, carrying the meaning 'the Male'. The etymology is derived from Ancient Greek, using the terms andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) for 'manly' and 'brave' as well as anēr (ἀνήρ) for 'the man'. The name can be found in various languages, including German, Georgian, Croatian, Dutch, Scandinavian, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Andro?

The pronunciation of Andro is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-dro' [ˈan.dʁo], with the first syllable sounding compact and the second open. The '-dro' provides a calm, stable ending note that resonates pleasantly. Overall, Andro conveys a simple, powerful, and present impression – clear, balanced, and with a calm, self-assured aura.

When is the name day of Andro?

Andro's name day is celebrated on January 6, February 4, and November 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Andro is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2005 with 827th place. In the last ten years, Andro has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,843rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,012th.

Nicknames & pet names

Andori

Similar first names

Famous people

• Andro Franca (football player from the Netherlands)
• Andro Knel (football player from the Netherlands)
• Andro Linklater (writer from Great Britain)
• Andro Mumladze (football player from the USA)
• Andro Svrljuga (Croatian footballer)
• Andro Wekua (English artist)