András – Name Meaning
András is a Hungarian name derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means “manly” or “strong”. It is a popular name in Hungary and other parts of Central Europe, and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. The name is also found in other languages, such as German (Andreas), Dutch (Andries), Spanish (Andres), Italian (Andrea) and French (Andre).
History and Origin
The origin of the name András can be traced back to the Greek language. In Greek mythology, Andreas was one of the sons of King Aegeus of Athens. He was known for his bravery and strength, and was often referred to as “the manly one”. The name was later adopted by the Romans, who changed it to Andreas. From there, it spread throughout Europe.
In Hungary, the name András has been used since at least the 12th century. It was popularized by King András I of Hungary, who ruled from 1046-1060. The name has remained popular ever since, and is still widely used today.
Popularity
András is a very popular name in Hungary and other parts of Central Europe. According to data from 2018, it is currently the 11th most popular male name in Hungary. It is also quite common in other countries such as Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia and Slovenia.
Famous People Named András
There are many famous people with the name András, including:
- András Székely – Hungarian Olympic swimmer
- András Schiff – Hungarian classical pianist
- András Simonyi – Hungarian diplomat
- András Kállay-Saunders – Hungarian singer/songwriter
- András Gerevich – Hungarian fencer
Variations of the Name
The name András can be spelled in several different ways depending on the language or country:
- Andreas (German)
- Andries (Dutch)
- Andres (Spanish)
- Andrea (Italian)
- Andre (French)
