Andrew

  1. (countable) A male given name from Ancient Greek.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The first Apostle in the New Testament.
  3. (countable) A Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic.
  4. (countable, uncountable) A placename:
  5. (countable, uncountable) A placename:
  6. (countable, uncountable) A placename:
  7. (UK, countable, slang, uncountable) The Royal Navy.

Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈæn.dɹuː/
Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andréas), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, “manly”), both from ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Doublet of André, Andreas, Andrei, and Andrey.

Related words

St. Andrew

Saint Andrew

Saint Andrew the Apostle

Andee

Andie

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