Andrew
Andrew is the Welsh male given name Andrew.
This is a male given name used to identify a person.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- Welsh follows a system of mutations, meaning the name Andrew can change its starting sound depending on the grammar of the sentence.
- While Andrew is used in Wales, the name is heavily associated with Saint Andrew, whose symbol is the saltire cross, a pattern sometimes seen in Welsh heraldry.
- In traditional Welsh genealogy, names like Andrew were often combined with a patronymic 'ap', meaning 'son of', though this is less common for this specific name today.
Examples in context
- Mae Andrew yn dod ymlaen.Andrew is coming forward.
- Sut mae Andrew yn edrych?How does Andrew look?
Example conversation
Rhys and Rhiannon are talking about a mutual friend.
- RhysWyt ti wedi gweld Andrew yn ddiweddar?Have you seen Andrew recently?
- RhiannonNage, nid wyf i.No, I haven't.
- RhysMae Andrew yn symud i Aberystwyth.Andrew is moving to Aberystwyth.
- RhiannonO, dyna newyddion dda!Oh, that is good news!
