Thursday, July 19, 2007

Meaning and origin of Andrew

Origin: Biblical

Meaning: A strong man


Origin: English

Meaning: 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.


Origin: Greek

Meaning: 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.


Origin: Scottish

Meaning: 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.


Origin: Shakespearean

Meaning: 'Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Sir Andrew Aguecheek.
-www.andythenamebender.com

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