Andrei
masculine
The Romanian equivalent of the English name Andrew is Andrei. Wiktionary also lists Андрей.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | Note |
|---|---|
| Andrei | masculine |
| Андрей | Cyrillic, masculine |
Andrei is a masculine given name used to refer to a male named Andrew.
Which one should you use?
Andrei is the standard Latin-script form, while Андрей is the Cyrillic script version of the name.
Did you know?
- The Romanian national day is celebrated on November 30, which is the feast day of Saint Andrei.
- The Cyrillic form Андрей reflects a period of history when the Romanian alphabet used Cyrillic characters before the transition to the Latin alphabet.
- The root of Andrei comes from the Greek word for 'manly' or 'brave'.
Examples in context
- Andrei este un prieten bun.Andrei is a good friend.
- L-am văzut pe Andrei ieri.I saw Andrei yesterday.
- Îmi place numele lui, Andrei.I like his name, Andrei.
Example conversation
Ioana is asking Stefan about a mutual friend.
- IoanaȘtii unde este Andrei?Do you know where Andrei is?
- StefanCred că Andrei este la școală.I think Andrei is at school.
- IoanaTrebuie să îi dau o carte.I need to give him a book.
- StefanÎi poți trimite un mesaj.You can send him a message.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “andrew” translations and entries Andrei, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Andrei, CC BY-SA 4.0.
