Andrea
brave, courageous, or strong (Greek)
Andrea is a spanish / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 102, with 59,531 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
brave, courageous, or strong (Greek)
Andrea derives from the ancient Greek name Andreas, meaning manly or courageous. In the Philippines, it has been used consistently since the Spanish colonial era as a feminine classic and continues to be widely popular in modern English-speaking Philippine society.
Andrea is the feminine form of the Greek name Andreas (from 'andreios' meaning manly, brave, or courageous). It entered Philippine naming traditions through Spanish colonial Catholicism and was later reinforced during the American period through English usage.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly pronounced as 'An-DRE-ya' or 'AN-dree-a'. Often shortened to nicknames like Andi, Andy, Drea, or Rea. Frequently combined in compound names such as Maria Andrea or Andrea Nicole.
Related forms
- Andrea Spanish
- Andreina Italian
- Andrée French
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Andrea with common surname pairs
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How do I use Andrea with two Filipino surnames?
Andrea is the given name. The full name is Andrea + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Andrea a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Andrea is number 102, with 59,531 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.