Andras

Pronounced: ahn-DRAHSH

Meaning: Manly, Brave

Gender: Boy
Origin: Greek
Language: Hungarian (Modern)

What does Andras mean?

Andras is the Hungarian form of a name that ultimately comes from the Greek name Andreas, which is related to the word ἀνήρ (anēr) for man. The basic idea behind the name is strength of character linked to masculinity, often summarised in English as manly or brave.

In tone, Andras feels both solid and slightly exotic to English speakers. It carries traditional and slightly formal energy, but it also has friendly, approachable nicknames. If you like names such as Andrew or Andreas, Andras offers a recognisably related but distinct option with Central European flavour.

❤️ Why Parents Choose This Name

It connects to a long tradition through the name Andrew without being identical to common English forms.
It sounds strong and masculine while remaining elegant and not harsh.
It offers familiar nicknames like Andy and Drew for casual use.
It works well in formal contexts and on a CV or in professional life.
It reflects Central European heritage or a taste for continental names.
It pairs easily with a wide range of middle names, from classic to modern.

Historical Context

The name Andras is the Hungarian adaptation of the Greek name Andreas, which passed into many languages through Christian tradition because Saint Andrew was an early and widely venerated apostle. As Christianity spread in medieval Europe the root form produced a range of local versions. In English this became Andrew, in German Andreas, in Scandinavian languages Anders, and in Hungarian the name appears as András or, in anglicised spelling, Andras.

Hungarian orthography normally marks the long vowel with an acute accent, which is why you will often see the name written as András. Over time the name kept its association with the apostle and with qualities such as courage and steadiness. In the modern era it moves easily between tradition and everyday use, especially where parents want a name with a clear pedigree that still feels individual.

Original Form

Andreas

Variants of Andras

Spelling Variants:Andreas Andres Andray Andru Andrzej

Nicknames:Andy Drew

Short Forms:Andi

Feminine form

Andrea Andreea

International Variants

Name	Language
Anders	Swedish (Modern)
Andre	French (Modern)
Andrea	English (Modern)
Andreas	Greek (Modern)
Andrei	Romanian
Andrew	English (British)
Andriy	Ukrainian
Andersyn	English (Modern)
Andray	English (Modern)
Andreah	English (Modern)
Andres	Spanish (Latin American)
Andrius	Lithuanian (Modern)
Andros	English (Modern)
Andru	English (Modern)
Andrzej	Polish
Deandrew	English (Modern)