andru as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of andru

What is the meaning of the name andru ?

The baby name andru is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæn.druː/ (AN-droo).

andru is Greek in Origin.

Andru is a modern respelling of Andrew, ultimately from Greek Andreas, derived from aner (genitive andros) meaning “man” and andreios “manly, courageous.” Through the veneration of Saint Andrew the Apostle, patron of Scotland, Russia, and Romania, the name spread widely across Christendom, entering English via medieval church and Norman influence and remaining a steadfast classic.

While Andru keeps the familiar pronunciation AN-droo, its streamlined u-ending gives it a contemporary edge. International variants include Andrew, Andre and André (French/Portuguese), Andrés (Spanish), Andrei/Andrey (Russian, Romanian), Andriy (Ukrainian), Andreas (German/Scandinavian/Greek), Anders (Scandinavian), Andrzej (Polish), András (Hungarian), and Aindreas or Aindréas (Irish/Scottish Gaelic). Common nicknames are Andy and Drew. Feminine or regional counterparts include Andrea (feminine in English, masculine in Italian and Spanish) and Andra. The enduring meaning centers on bravery, vigor, and mature masculinity, making Andru a sleek but tradition-rooted choice.