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Tripper · 04-05-2005, 01:10 AM

ANDREW
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English, Biblical
Pronounced: AN-droo [key]
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From the Greek name Andreas, which derives from aner "man" (genitive andros "of a man"). In the New Testament the apostle Andrew was the brother of the apostle Simon Peter. According to legend he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, and he is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece. This was also the name of kings of Hungary.

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Tripper is Offline General of the Army Posts: 18,895 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand	04-05-2005, 01:10 AM ANDREW Gender: Masculine Usage: English, Biblical Pronounced: AN-droo [key] Extra Info: Popularity, Related Names, Namesakes, Websites, Comments Options: Contribute Information From the Greek name Andreas, which derives from aner "man" (genitive andros "of a man"). In the New Testament the apostle Andrew was the brother of the apostle Simon Peter. According to legend he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, and he is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece. This was also the name of kings of Hungary.