Andrusha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Andrusha

What is the meaning of the name Andrusha ?

The baby name Andrusha is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɐnˈdruʂə/ (ahn-DROO-shuh).

Andrusha is Russian in Origin.

Andrusha is an East Slavic diminutive of Andrei/Andrey, ultimately from Greek Andreas meaning “manly, brave.” Pronounced an-DROO-sha, it reflects the affectionate -sha/-yusha suffix used across Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian naming. The form is common in family and literary contexts - think Soviet-era children’s stories - and is occasionally recorded as a standalone given name, especially in diaspora communities. Religious and cultural resonance comes via St. Andrew the Apostle, a major figure in Eastern Christianity.

Variant spellings and related forms include Andryusha/Andriusha, Andrushka, Andrus, Andriyko; the formal bases Andrey/Andrei/Andriy/Andrij and Andrej; and wider cognates Andrew, Andres, Andrius, and Andrzej. Belarusian and some Ukrainian usage favors a u-vowel spelling, while standard Russian writes Андрюша. Short forms such as Andrik or Andruś occur regionally. The name carries connotations of courage, reliability, and warm familiarity.

⚙ Andrusha is an uncommon pick. Across 7 countries, we found 19 recorded uses of it.