אנדרו
Endro
The Hebrew word for the male given name Andrew is אנדרו (Endro).
אנדרו is used specifically as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Endro.
Did you know?
- While אנדרו is used for foreigners, the Hebrew equivalent based on the same root is אנדריאוס, which appears in older religious texts and refers to the Apostle Andrew.
- The name אנדרו is derived from the Greek word 'andros' meaning 'man'. In Hebrew, the word for 'man' is איש or גבר, showing how two different cultures used different linguistic roots to express the same concept of masculinity.
- Hebrew names are often categorized by 'root' meanings, but אנדרו is a loanword. Unlike native Hebrew names, it does not have a three-letter root that allows it to be turned into verbs or adjectives.
Examples in context
- שָׁלוֹםHello
- מַה שְּלוֹמְךָ?How are you?
- אנדרו הוא חבר טוב שלי.Andrew hu haver tov sheli.Andrew is a good friend of mine.
Example conversation
Rotem and Ido are talking about a mutual friend.
- עידו Idoראית את אנדרו היום?Ra'it et Andrew hayom?Did you see Andrew today?
- רוטם Rotemלא, לא ראיתי אותו.Lo, lo ra'iti oto.No, I didn't see him.
- עידו Idoהוא אמור להגיע בקרוב.Hu amur lehagia bekarov.He is supposed to arrive soon.
- רוטם Rotemאני מקווה שאנדרו יבוא.Ani mekava she-Andrew yavoa.I hope Andrew will come.
