Aindriú
/ˈanʲɾʲuː/masculine
The English name Andrew is translated into Irish as Aindriú. Wiktionary also lists Aindrias and Aindréas.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Aindriú | /ˈanʲɾʲuː/ | masculine |
| Aindrias | /ainʲˈdʲɾʲiəsˠ/ (Munster) /ˈaːnˠɾˠasˠ/ (Ulster) |
masculine |
| Aindréas | masculine |
All provided forms are masculine given names used to translate the English name Andrew.
Which one should you use?
Aindriú is the most common modern form of the name in Irish. The forms Aindrias and Aindréas are also versions of the name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Ulster or Donegal, the spelling Aindréas may be used for Andrew.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈanʲɾʲuː/
Did you know?
- The form Aindrias is derived from the Greek 'Andréās', which shares a root with the English word 'android'.
- Because Irish uses an initial mutation system, the name Aindriú might change its first sound depending on the grammatical context of the sentence.
- When you speak directly to an Aindriú, you cannot just say the name as usual. You must use the 'vocative case', which slightly alters the pronunciation to signal you are addressing him.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil Aindriú anseo?Is Andrew here?
Example conversation
Conor is introducing his friend to Saoirse.
- ConorSaoirse, seo é mo chara, Aindriú.Saoirse, this is my friend, Andrew.
- SaoirseDia duit, Aindriú. Is mise Saoirse.Hello, Andrew. I am Saoirse.
- ConorTá Aindriú ag obair sa chathair.Andrew is working in the city.
- SaoirseTá sé sin go hiontach.That is great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “andrew” translations and entries Aindriú, Aindrias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Aindrias, CC BY-SA 4.0.
