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Name Profile
Andreja
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Andreja.
Primary meaning
Manly, brave
Pronunciation: ahnd-reh-jah
Profile summary
Andreja is listed as a modern girl name that carries the brave and manly sense inherited from the Andrew name family. In the current catalog it stands out as a feminine Slavic adaptation for parents who want strength-coded meaning in a softer form.
Why this name stands out
Etymology note
The profile follows the Andreas root noted in the catalog, which explains why courage and strength remain central even though the page represents a feminine form.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek language usage in the current library, with history notes pointing to Serbian and wider former-Yugoslav use.
Usage note
Andreja may suit parents comparing modern Slavic girl names, feminized saint-linked forms, and names that balance familiarity with regional distinctiveness.
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