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Meanings

Biblical Baby Names Meaning:

In Biblical Baby Names the meaning of the name Andrew is: A strong man.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Andrew is: Manly; brave. In the bible the first of the twelve apostles chosen. Andrew is patron saint of Scotland and Russia. See also Jedrick and Kendrick.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Andrew is: Manly. St Andrew, an apostle of Jesus Christ, later became patron saint of Scotland. The Scottish city St Andrews is named for him. It was in frequent use throughout Britain during the Middle Ages.

Scottish Baby Names Meaning:

In Scottish Baby Names the meaning of the name Andrew is: Manly. From the Greek Andrew. Has long been a popular Scottish name, because St. Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland after whom the town of St Andrews was named.

Shakespearean Baby Names Meaning:

In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Andrew is: Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Sir Andrew Aguecheek.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Andrew is: Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Sir Andrew Aguecheek.

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