The manliness this name refers to has nothing to do
with aftershave or matinee idols. It refers to the
duties of a male in the patriarchal society of ancient
Greece. The first duty of a man was to protect his
home, and this name is sometimes translated as
"warrior."
In the Christian scriptures, this was the name of one
Jesus' first disciples, a brother to Simon Peter.
Though he figures in a few Biblical stories, the
traditions about his missionary travels after the
resurrection are extensive. In fact, Christians in the
far-flung regions of Greece, Russia and Scotland all
look to him as their patron saint.

Source Language:
Greek

Meaning:
Manly

Original Form:
Andreas