Е́ндрю
Éndrjumasculine, transliteration
The English name Andrew can be expressed in Ukrainian as Е́ндрю (Éndrju) or Андрі́й.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Е́ндрю | Éndrju | masculine, transliteration |
| Андрі́й | Andríj | masculine |
In Ukrainian, you may encounter different forms depending on whether you are referring to the English name itself or the native Ukrainian equivalent.
Which one should you use?
Use Е́ндрю when transliterating the English name 'Andrew' to preserve the sound of the original English name. Use the native Ukrainian equivalent, Андрі́й, when referring to a person named Andrew within a traditional Ukrainian context.
How do you pronounce it?
Éndrju
Did you know?
- The name Андрій is historically linked to the founding of Kyiv, as tradition holds that Saint Andrew the Apostle visited the hills of the city and prophesied its greatness.
- Friends and family rarely use the full form Андрій, instead using affectionate diminutives like Андрійко or Андрійчик.
- The name Андрі́й is often associated with the patronymic Андрі́йович for sons, a naming convention that remains a central part of official Ukrainian identity.
Examples in context
- Колишній президент Андрій Лученко прийшов на урочисту церемонію.Former President Andrew Luchenko arrived at the solemn ceremony.
- Хей, Андрійко, як справи?Hey, Andy, how are you?
- Мене звати Е́ндрю.Mene zvaty Endru.My name is Andrew.
- Цей хлопець Е́ндрю.Tsei khlopets Endru.This guy is Andrew.
- Чи це Е́ндрю?Chy tse Endru?Is this Andrew?
Example conversation
Maria and Serhiy are talking about a new coworker.
- Марія MariiaХто цей новий колега?Khto tsei novyi koleha?Who is this new colleague?
- Сергій SerhiiЙого звати Е́ндрю.Yogo zvaty Endryu.His name is Andrew.
- Марія MariiaЗвідки він приїхав?Zvidky vin priyikhav?Where did he come from?
- Сергій SerhiiЕ́ндрю приїхав зі Штатів.Endryu priyikhav zi Shtativ.Andrew came from the States.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “andrew” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
