Andreea is a Romanian feminine given name, the female form of Andrei, which is the Romanian masculine equivalent of Andrew. Ultimately derived from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), meaning "manly" or "masculine", Andreea became popular in Romania from the 1970s onward. By 1989 it ranked third in popularity for newborn girls, climbed to second place in 2009, and remained in fourth position in 2014. Etymology Through Andrei, Andreea traces its origins to the Greek name Andreas, a derivative of ἀνήρ (aner), meaning "man." The root is andreios, meaning "manly" or "masculine." In the New Testament, Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus and is traditionally regarded as the patron saint of several countries, including Romania. The name spread through Christian influence across Europe, taking on various linguistic forms. Cultural Significance Andreea is distinctively Romanian, reflecting the adaptation of the Greek/Latin feminine ending -ea. It shares parallels with other feminine variants such as Andra, Andrada, and the Italian/Swedish Andrea (which is also common in other languages). The masculine counterpart Andrei has historically been borne by notable Romanian figures, including Prince Andrei of Romania. Notable Bearers Andreea has been borne many successful Romanian women, particularly in sports and entertainment. These include Olympic gymnast Andreea Răducan, singer Andreea Bălan, model Andreea Diaconu, and television journalist Andreea Esca. The name is also common among younger generations, symbolized by its enduring rank among the most popular girls' names in Romania for several decades. Meaning: Manly, masculine Origin: Romanian form of Andrew, via Greek Andreas Type: Feminine given name Usage: Romania