Indian name meaning
Andrew
♂ BoyAn·drew · 2 syllables
Manly; strong
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| A | n | d | r | e | w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
1 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 5 + 6 = 23, then 2 + 3 = 5. So Andrew carries the name number 5.
About the name Andrew
Andrew is a boy's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Manly; strong.”
Spoken aloud it is An·drew — 2 syllables. Andrew is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew means “Manly; strong.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Is Andrew a boy or a girl name?
Andrew is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Andrew?
Andrew is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Andrew?
Andrew has 2 syllables and is said as An·drew.
What is the numerology number of the name Andrew?
In the Chaldean system, Andrew has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Andrew a common name in India?
Andrew does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Andrew?
For a sister to Andrew, families often stay within the same Greek naming tradition — Agnes, Angel, Teresa or Zoe all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Andrew?
Matthew or Bartholomew share Andrew's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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