Andries name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek, Scandinavian, Latin and English
Usage: Dutch, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: a-nd-ries
Meaning: Brave, The Manly, Of a Man and Dutch
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What does Andries mean?

Boy name Andries is of Old Greek origin is used substantially in Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, German and Norwegian. Andries is variant of loved and biblical Anders. Anders is variant form of imperishable and celebrated Anderson.

Also Anders is variant form of frequently used and biblical Andreas. Anders is also variant form of biblical and celebrated Andrew. Anders is also version of virtuous, lofty and immutable Anthony.

Anders is Swedish form of Andræs. Of Old Greek, Scandinavian and Latin origin, Anders, Anders means "The Brave, The Manly and The Brave". Andries is Dutch form of Andreas.

How do I pronounce Andries?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Andries as a-nd-ries. an-dries is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Andries

Aris, Anders, Iris, Ares, Andreas, Anderson, Andrew, Anthony, Andræs, Andar, Ander

Middle Names for Andries

Petter, Timon, Conn, Roey, Cashton, Yoan, view more middle names that goes with Andries

Names that rhyme with Andries

How popular is the name Andries?

Andries is an uncommon baby name in Belgium where it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top ranking of 411 in 1998. Over 157 people have been named Andries in Belgium.

Andries is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it may not be used now. But Andries is a popular baby name in South Africa where every 1 in 700 have the name.

At least, 90000 people globally have carried Andries as their given name according to our estimate.

Facts

Andries in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands104597338530
Sweden918530
Norway919530
Denmark12050

Numerological aspects of Andries

People admire your spirit. You are all about adventure and travel. You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. You are not like other people. You can't get used to a boring life and monotony. Working harder than required is what you are known for. You are an adventurer who likes to live on the edge but planning your future and your next moves make you feel secure.

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  •  Delinda - Widespread girl name Delinda means "Linden, Lime-Wood Shield or Lime" which originated from Germanic, Old Greek and Old High German is principally used in Italian and English
  •  Anastasi - The unisex name Anastasi is specifically used in Finnish and Swedish came from Old Greek. Anastasi is equivalent of Anastasius in Latin and Russian languages
  •  Leiandros - Meaning of Leiandros is Lion-Like is rooted from Old Greek, mainly used in Greek is given to baby boys
  •  Alexena - Meaning of Alexena is Defender of Men and Alexein Which Means to Ward Off to Defend used for baby girls which originated from Old Greek is principally used in Spanish and English. Alexena is abridged form of Alexandra.
  •  Pit - Used dominantly in German and Swedish, Pit means "The Rock, The Stone or From the Pit" and typically is bestowed upon baby boys has origin in Old Greek
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Sibling Names for Andries

Choosing a name for your little bundle of joy can be an exciting yet daunting task. If you're considering the name Andries, you might be searching for the perfect sibling names to complement it. Here's a list of some great names that go well with Andries, each unique and full of personality.

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Famous people named Andries

  • Andries Both, Dutch genre painter
  • Andries de Witt, was Grand Pensionary of Holland between 1619 and 1621
  • Andries Waterboer, leader of the Griqua people
  • Andries Pretorius, leader of the Boers
  • Andries Brink, South African military commander
  • Andries van Dam, Dutch-born American professor of computer science and former vice-president for research at Brown University
  • Andries Treurnicht, South African politician
  • Andries Cornelis Dirk de Graeff, Governor General of Dutch East Indies and a Dutch minister for foreign affairs
  • Andries Stockenström, officeholder
  • Andries Kinsbergen, Belgian lawyer and politician
  • Andries Bicker, wealthy merchant on Russia, a member of the vroedschap

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