📖 About André
André is the Portuguese and French form of Andrew, from the Greek 'andreios' meaning 'manly' or 'brave'. Linked to Saint Andrew the Apostle, the name carries centuries of religious and cultural weight across Catholic Europe. In France it was a staple of the aristocracy and clergy; in Brazil and Portugal it became one of the most familiar everyday names. The name's elegant simplicity — two crisp syllables — has kept it fresh across generations without ever feeling old-fashioned.
📍 Details
- OriginPortuguese, Greek
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningManly, brave
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- André 3000 — American rapper and music innovator, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo OutKast, widely regarded as one of the greatest MCs of all time.
- André Gide — French author and Nobel Prize laureate in Literature (1947), known for his explorations of morality, identity, and freedom in works like 'The Immoralist'.
- André Agassi — American tennis legend, one of only five men to complete a Career Golden Slam, and one of the most charismatic figures in the history of the sport.
- André Rieu — Dutch violinist and conductor famous for bringing classical and waltz music to mass audiences through spectacular live concerts worldwide.
- André Malraux — French novelist, adventurer, and statesman who served as France's first Minister of Cultural Affairs under de Gaulle; author of 'Man's Fate'.