Андре́й
Andréjmasculine
The name Andrew is translated into Russian as Андре́й (Andréj). Wiktionary also lists Э́ндрю (Éndrju).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Андре́й | Andréj | masculine |
| Э́ндрю | Éndrju | masculine, transliteration |
The name is a masculine given name. In Russian, it has a native form and a transliterated form used specifically for the English name Andrew.
Which one should you use?
Андре́й is the native Russian equivalent of the name. Э́ндрю is a transliteration used specifically to refer to the English name Andrew.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a male or female based on the name Andrew, you use the patronymic forms: Андре́евич for males and Андре́евна for females. For the given name itself, Андрюша is a common diminutive of Андре́й.
How do you pronounce it?
Andréj
Did you know?
- Russia has a tradition of 'name days' where a person celebrates the feast day of the saint they are named after, such as the feast of Saint Andrew.
- The name Андре́й is traditionally associated with the Apostle Andrew, who is regarded as the first called disciple and the patron saint of Russia.
- While Андрюша is a common affectionate form, the version Андрюха is a more rugged or slangy diminutive used among close male friends.
Examples in context
- Меня зовут Андре́й.Menya zovut Andrey.My name is Andrey.
- Андре́й сейчас на работе.Andrey seychas na rabote.Andrey is at work right now.
- Это мой друг Андре́й.Eto moy drug Andrey.This is my friend Andrey.
Example conversation
Olga is greeting Andrey at a party.
- Ольга OlgaАндре́й, рад тебя видеть!Andrey, rad tebya videt!Andrey, I'm glad to see you!
- Андрей AndreyПривет, Ольга! Спасибо за приглашение.Privet, Olga! Spasibo za priglasheniye.Hi, Olga! Thanks for the invitation.
- Ольга OlgaТы давно приехал, Андре́й?Ty davno priyekhal, Andrey?Have you been here long, Andrey?
- Андрей AndreyНет, я только что зашёл.Net, ya tolko shto zashel.No, I just walked in.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “andrew” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
