Andrius as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Andrius

What is the meaning of the name Andrius ?

The baby name Andrius is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AHN-dryoos.

Andrius is Greek, Lithuanian in Origin.

Andrius is the Lithuanian form of Andrew, ultimately from Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας, transliterated Andreas. The Greek name rests on ἀνήρ, genitive ἀνδρός, man, male, with the adjectival idea seen in ἀνδρεῖος, manly or masculine. Lithuanian reshaped the Christian name with the native masculine nominative ending -ius, giving a form that fits Baltic declension patterns rather than simply preserving Greek -as.

Its spread belongs chiefly to Christian naming, through Saint Andrew the apostle, known in Lithuanian as šventasis Andriejus in church usage; Andrius became the everyday Lithuanian given-name form. It is familiar in Lithuania and among Lithuanian diaspora families, while rare in English-speaking records. Cognate forms include Andrew, Andreas, André, Andrei, Andrzej, Ondřej, Andrej, András, Anders, and Italian Andrea. Modern bearers include Lithuanian politician Andrius Kubilius and musician Andrius Mamontovas.