Andrieja

Andrieja is a masculine given name used in several Eastern European and Baltic languages. It is considered a variant of the names Andrej or Andrei, which derive from the Greek Andreas, meaning "man" or "manly." The spelling Andrieja reflects transliteration practices from languages that render the sounds of the name with an "ie" or "ij" sequence and is found in Latin-script renditions of Slavic and Baltic names.

Usage and variants: In practice the name is found among speakers of Belarusian, Ukrainian, Croatian, Lithuanian and other languages, with regional pronunciation differences. Related forms include Andrej, Andrei, Andrey, Andriy and Andrija. The exact form used in a given country often reflects its standard orthography for the corresponding Slavic or Baltic root.

Cultural and historical notes: As a traditional given name, Andrieja has appeared in literature, historical records and religious contexts where Slavic and Baltic naming traditions are present. In onomastic studies, it is typically treated as part of a broader family of names derived from Andreas. The name’s use today is primarily ceremonial or cultural, with modern equivalents and derivatives continuing to be popular in various communities.

See also: Andrei, Andrej, Andrei, Andriy, Andrija.