Andrēās
masculine
The Latin form of the name Andrew is Andrēās.
Andrēās is the name of the apostle Andrew in the Latin Bible, and it is the form used for any man called Andrew in Latin texts.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is Greek and keeps a Greek ending in the nominative. Other cases follow the first declension: genitive Andrēae, accusative Andrēam.
How do you pronounce it?
an-DRAY-ahs
Did you know?
- The name comes from Greek Ἀνδρέας, built on ἀνδρεῖος (andreios), "manly, brave".
Examples in context
- Andrēās frāter Petrī erat.Andrew was the brother of Peter.
- Librum Andrēae legō.I am reading Andrew's book.
Example conversation
Two students meet on their first day.
- AureliaSalvē! Quid est nōmen tibi?Hello! What is your name?
- MarcusAndrēās mihi nōmen est. Et tibi?My name is Andrew. And yours?
- AureliaMihi nōmen est Claudia.My name is Claudia.
- MarcusGaudeō, Claudia.Pleased to meet you, Claudia.
