Andreu (Catalan pronunciation: [ənˈdɾew], Catalan pronunciation: [anˈdɾew]) is a common catalan and southern France given name of Ancient Greek origin, which also appears as a surname. The word Andreu can be derived etymologically to the ancient word Andros that means "The Man" thus the name Andreu meaning the one who is "manly", "strong", "courageous" or a "warrior". The English language equivalent is Andrew.
People
- Paul Andreu, French architect
- Marc Andreu, French rugby union player
- Tony Andreu, French footballer
- Andreu Guerao, Spanish footballer
- Andreu Nin, Spanish politician
- Andreu Mas-Colell, Catalan economist
- Andreu Veà Baró, Catalan Internet Pioneer; The Internet Biographer
- Fernando Andreu, Spanish judge
- Frankie Andreu, an American cyclist
- Juan Alberto Andreu, a Spanish football/soccer player
- Mariano Andreu, a Spanish painter
- Pedro Andreu, a Spanish Musician
- Rosaura Andreu, a Cuban actress
- Andreu Fontàs, Catalan football player for the FC Barcelona
Places
- Sant Andreu, a district of Barcelona
- Sant Andreu de la Barca, a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat in Catalonia, Spain
- Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, a municipality north of Barcelona, Spain
See also
- Andreou, the Greek equivalent (and source) of the name