Meaning & History
Andreja 2 is the Serbian form of the name Andrew. It is a masculine given name used primarily in Serbia and among Serbian-speaking communities.
Etymology
Andrew derives from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), which comes from ἀνδρεῖος (andreios) meaning "manly, masculine", itself from ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man". In the New Testament, Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus and the brother of Simon Peter.
Usage and Variants
In Serbian, the name appears as Andreja 2, alongside related forms such as Andrej and Andrija. Feminine counterparts include Andrea 2 and Andrijana.
- Meaning: "manly" or "masculine"
- Origin: Greek, via Latin
- Type: First name
- Usage Regions: Serbia, Republic of Srpska