Meaning & Origin
A transliteration of the Ukrainian male given name Андрі́й (Andríj), equivalent to Andrew.
Andriy is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, the Ukrainian form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from aner (man), meaning 'manly' or 'strong, brave' — the specifically Ukrainian transliteration of the apostle's name.
With over 223 recorded births, Andriy is the Ukrainian form of Andrew — unmistakably Ukrainian in its spelling and pronunciation. Andriy Shevchenko, the Ukrainian football legend who played for Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, and Chelsea and who won the Ballon d'Or in 2004, is the name's most internationally recognized bearer — his combination of speed, technical skill, and goal-scoring made him one of the most celebrated footballers of his generation.