Andra is a feminine of Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong'; it is also a short form of Alexandra (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AHN-drah').

In the U.S. it appears across many families. Rare, manly-and-brave at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Andrew comes from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong' — Andra is a feminine form (also a short form of Alexandra), crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AHN-drah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Andra — routes layered

Variations

AndreaAundraAndriya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andra mean?

Andra is a feminine of Andrew — Greek 'manly; brave'; also a short form of Alexandra; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Andra?

It's said AHN-drah /ˈɑn.drə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andra a boy or girl name?

Andra is a girl's name.

How popular is Andra?

Andra is a rare name in the U.S.