ANDREAS
Andreas
Andreas is a common male name in Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Flanders, Germany, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, and the Netherlands. The name derives from the Greek noun ἀνήρ anir – with genitive ἀνδρός andros –, which means "man" . See article on Andrew for more information. Also in regard to the name Andreas, it may be used in the feminine as Andrea, which in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland, and some Mediterranean countries like Italy, can also be the male form.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Andreas
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