Andrea (en. Andrea)

/ɑ̃.dʁe.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A first name given to women, often associated with qualities of strength and courage.
Andrea is a very successful businesswoman.
Andrea est une femme d'affaires très réussie.
Name of various personalities or works of art.
Andrea Bocelli is a famous tenor singer.
Andrea Bocelli est un célèbre chanteur tenor.
Used as a place name in certain cultures.
There are several cities named Andrea in the world.
Il existe plusieurs villes nommées Andrea dans le monde.

Etymology

From the Greek 'andreia', which means 'courage' or 'bravery'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Andrea, a woman of character
This means that Andrea is a strong and determined person.
Andrea, une femme de caractère
To have the courage of Andrea
Used to describe someone who shows a lot of courage.
Avoir le courage d'Andrea

Related Words

André
Masculine form of the name Andrea.
André
Audacity
The quality of one who dares, close to the meaning of Andrea.
Audace

Slang Meanings

Synonym of determination and strength.
She has some 'andrea' in her way of working.
Elle a du 'andrea' dans sa façon de travailler.