Andis is a masculine given name used in Latvia. It is a variant of Andrejs, the Latvian form of Andrew. While the modern Latvian name is derived from the Greek Andreas, meaning "manly" or "masculine" — ultimately from aner meaning "man" — an ancient Illyrian name Andis also existed historically. The Illyrian Andis was popular among the Illyrian tribes of Dardania, Pannonia, and Dalmatia, and appears to be linked to the god Andinus, a Dardanian deity of vegetation and fertility. This older name is not connected to the Latvian variant, but both share the same spelling. Etymology and Historical Background The name Andis in a Latvian context is a short form or variant of Andrejs, which itself comes from the Greek Andreas. In the New Testament, Andrew is the apostle who was the brother of Simon Peter. The Latinized form Andreas was common throughout the Christian world. Latvian, on the other hand, adopted many names through Germanic or Slavic influences, but the Baltic form Andrejs evolved into variants such as Andris and Andis. Cultural and Religious Significance As a name ultimately meaning "manly," Andis carries a virtue-based meaning common in many European names. Latvia, a predominantly Lutheran country, has a tradition of using Christian names. Saint Andrew is the patron of several countries, including Scotland and Greece, and the name Andrew has been borne by three kings of Hungary and many notable figures, though the name Andis itself remains distinctively Latvian. Notable Bearers There are no widely known historical or contemporary notable bearers of the name Andis. It is a relatively uncommon name in Latvia, used mainly in the 20th century. Related Names Related forms include the latvian masculine name Andrejs and the variant Andris. The feminine form associated with Andis is Anda. In other languages, equivalent names include Andreas (Greek, German, etc.) and Andrew (English). Meaning: Manly, masculine Origin: Greek (via Latvian) Type: Variant Usage Regions: Latvia