Αντρέα
Andrea
Αντρέα is the Greek way to say the female given name Andrea.
Αντρέα is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Andrea
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be aware that while Αντρέα is a female name, the name Ανδρέας is commonly used as a given name for males in Greece.
Did you know?
- The name Αντρέα is derived from the Greek word ἀνήρ, which means 'man'. This root is also found in the English word 'androgynous'.
- Greek names often have 'name days' where the person is celebrated on the feast day of the saint they are named after, rather than their birthday.
- If a person named Αντρέα has a name day, they typically celebrate it on November 30, the feast day of Saint Andrew.
Examples in context
- Με λένε Αντρέα.My name is Andrea.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself using Αντρέα.Tatoeba #2570818 by greeklearner, translation #378663 by CN
- Γεια σου, Άντρεα! Πώς είσαι;Hello, Andrea! How are you?
- Άντρεα, μπορείς να μου δώσεις το αλάτι;Andrea, can you pass me the salt?
- Ας συναντηθούμε στο σπίτι του Άντρεα!Let's meet at Andrea's house!
Example conversation
Nikos is introducing a friend to Anastasia.
- Νίκος NikosΑυτή είναι η Αντρέα.Aftí eínai i Andréa.This is Andrea.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΧαίρομαι που σε γνωρίζω.Chaíromai poú se gnorízo.Nice to meet you.
- Νίκος NikosΗ Αντρέα είναι η αδερφή μου.I Andréa eínai i aderfí mou.Andrea is my sister.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ ευγενική.Eínai polý evgenikí.She is very polite.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
