Antero
/ˈɑntero/
The English name Andrew can be translated into Finnish as Antero or Antti.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Finnish | IPA |
|---|---|
| Antero | /ˈɑntero/ |
| Antti | /ˈɑntːi/ |
Which one should you use?
Antero is the traditional Finnish equivalent of the name Andrew, whereas Antti is a very common Finnish form of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of Antero is /ˈɑntero/.
Did you know?
- In Finnish culture, the name Antti is so common that it is often used in generic examples, similar to 'Joe' in English.
- While Antti is used as a version of 'Andrew', it is occasionally used as a Finnish form of 'Anthony'.
- Unlike 'Andrew', which is often shortened to 'Andy', Antti is already a short form and is rarely shortened further.
Examples in context
- Tämä kirja on Anteron.This book belongs to Antero.
Example conversation
Mikko and Laura are talking about a mutual friend.
- MikkoKuka tuo mies on?Who is that man?
- LauraHän on Antero.He is Antero.
- MikkoOnko Antero uusi työntekijä?Is Antero a new employee?
- LauraKyllä, hän aloitti eilen.Yes, he started yesterday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “andrew” translations and entries Antero, Antti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Antero, Antti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
