The given name Andrew originates from the Greek Andreas, rooted in aner/andros meaning "man," and is consequently interpreted as "manly," "brave," "strong," or "warrior." Its significance is highlighted by its translation as Andrew in the King James Bible. The name is incredibly widespread, appearing in numerous masculine forms across different languages, including Anders (Danish, Swedish), André (French, Portuguese), Andreas (German, Greek), Andrei (Russian, Romanian), and Andrés (Spanish). Equally diverse are its popular feminine counterparts, such as Andrea (Italian, worldwide), Andréia (Portuguese), and Andreea (Romanian). Beyond given names, Andrew and its variants have also generated a substantial number of surnames, particularly notable within Czech culture where names like Ondřej and Vondra are common derivations.