Andrejs

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in 1204. Ultimately from Ancient Greek. Cognate to English Andrew.

Proper noun

Andrejs m

  1. Andrew (Biblical figure)
  2. a male given name from Ancient Greek
  3. a transliteration of the Russian male given name Андре́й (Andréj)

Declension

Declension of Andrejs (1st declension)
singular plural
nominative Andrejs Andreji
genitive Andreja Andreju
dative Andrejam Andrejiem
accusative Andreju Andrejus
instrumental Andreju Andrejiem
locative Andrejā Andrejos
vocative Andrej Andreji

References

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • [1] Population Register of Latvia: There were 22 652 persons named Andrejs in Latvia on May 21st 2010, including Russian speakers.
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