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Andrew

Christian boy name of Latin and English origin

"Manly, brave, strong, courageous"

Pronunciation:A-N-D-R-E-W

Key Insights

Popularity

Distinctive

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Numerology

Number 11

inspirational

Length

6 Letters

2 Vowels, 4 Consonants

Syllables

2 Syllables

Easy to pronounce

Andrew Name Meaning & Origin

Origin & Sound

Andrew is a boy name of Latin and English origin, meaning "Manly, brave, strong, courageous". It is spelled with 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants. The name opens on a spiritual note and closes with a sensitive one. Familiar short forms and variants include Andy, Drew, Andre and Andreas.

Popularity & Notable Bearers

Andrew is a popular choice for parents in South Africa, United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Notable people named Andrew include Andrew Garfield (British-American actor).

Numerology & Astrology

In numerology, Andrew carries Life Path Number 11, linked to qualities like inspirational, intuitive and visionary. Its lucky numbers are 2, 11 and 20. Favourable associations include the colours white and green, the days Monday and Friday and the stone Pearl. Astrologically, Andrew aligns with the Aries sign — a Fire sign and ruled by Mars. Those who share this name are often associated with traits such as Ambitious, Independent and Bold. It is considered most compatible with Leo and Sagittarius.

Global Popularity & International Usage

Numerology & Life Path Analysis

11

Life Path Number

Life Path 11: The Numerological Blueprint

"Master number with heightened intuition and spiritual insight."

Core Numerological Traits:

inspirationalintuitivevisionaryenlightened

Lucky Colors

White, Green

Lucky Days

Monday, Friday

Power Gemstone

Pearl

Astrological Profile & Zodiac Compatibility

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Sun Sign (Conscious Self)

ElementFire
Ruling PlanetMars
Key TraitsAmbitious, Independent, Bold
Compatible SignsLeo, Sagittarius

aries

Moon Sign (Emotional Self)

Emotional SelfPassionate, Impulsive, Independent, Energetic

Astrological Compatibility

Most Compatible Zodiac Signs:

Leo, Sagittarius share harmonic energy with aries, creating naturally aligned relationships and partnerships.

Challenging Pairings:

While Cancer and Capricorn may present friction, diverse zodiac combinations often foster growth and mutual understanding.

Letter Analysis

A
First Letter
Cornerstone
naturespiritual
elementair
rulingsun
w
Last Letter
Capstone
naturesensitive
elementwater
rulinguranus

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Name Forms & Variations

Short Forms

Andy

Nicknames

Drew

Alternate Spellings

AndreAndreas

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Curated by Attaullah Siddiqui, Founder & Editor at Nurturepedia. Name meanings and origins are verified against authoritative etymology and historical naming references.