Andris – Name Meaning
Andris is a masculine given name of Latvian origin. It is derived from the Latin name Andreas, which means “manly” or “strong”. The name has been popular in Latvia since the 19th century and is still widely used today.
Origin and History
The name Andris is derived from the Latin name Andreas, which was originally derived from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andreas). The Greek form of the name was derived from the word ἀνήρ (anēr), meaning “man” or “male”. The Latin form of the name was adopted by many European languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
The name Andris first appeared in Latvia during the 19th century. It quickly became popular among Latvians and remains one of the most common names in the country today. It is also used in other countries such as Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Russia.
Popularity
Andris is a very popular name in Latvia. According to data from 2018, it was the fourth most popular male name in the country. It is also popular in other countries such as Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Russia.
Famous People Named Andris
There are several famous people who have been given the name Andris. These include:
- Andris Biedriņš – Latvian basketball player
- Andris Nelsons – Latvian conductor
- Andris Piebalgs – Latvian politician
- Andris Šķēle – Latvian politician
