Andrii is an alternate transcription of the Ukrainian given name Andriy, which itself is the Ukrainian form of Andrew. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Andreas, from andreios meaning "manly" or "masculine", which in turn comes from aner meaning "man". In the New Testament, Andrew is the apostle who was the first disciple to follow Jesus, and he is traditionally regarded as the patron saint of several countries.EtymologyThe Ukrainian name Andriy (Андрій) is a direct adaptation of the Greek Andreas. The spelling Andrii represents a transliteration variation, common for names in Cyrillic script when rendered into the Latin alphabet. The root Greek word anēr (genitive andros) signifies "man", hence the meaning "manly". This etymology is shared by many European cognates, including English Andrew, Polish Andrzej, or Russian Andrei.Historical and Cultural ContextSaint Andrew is considered the first-called apostle and is venerated as the patron saint of Greece, Romania, Russia, and Scotland. In Ukraine, the name Andriy (and its variant Andrii) has been common since Christianization, partly due to the apostle's association with missionary work in the Black Sea region, which includes parts of modern-day Ukraine.Notable BearersNotable individuals named Andrii (or Andriy) include Andriy Sheptytsky (1865–1944), the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. The name is frequently encountered in Ukraine across various fields, including sports, arts, and politics.Other figures bearing the name Andrii or its variants are numerous: from historical figures like Andriy the Wise, Prince of Kozelsk, to contemporary athletes, such as football star Andriy Shevchenko.Meaning: manly, masculineOrigin: Greek, via UkrainianType: First nameUsage: UkrainianGender: Masculine