Andrii is a Ukrainian form of Andrew, from Greek, meaning manly or brave.
Andrii is the Ukrainian form of Andrew, ultimately from the Greek Andreas, meaning manly or brave. As with many Slavic adaptations of biblical names, the shape of Andrii reflects both local language and long Christian tradition. The name feels rooted in a world where saints, apostles, and family names were carried forward across generations, but it has a distinctly Ukrainian identity in its spelling and sound.
That gives it a balance of familiarity and place, classical in origin yet clearly specific in cultural belonging. What makes Andrii especially appealing is the way it sounds straightforward, sturdy, and unpretentious. It is a name with a long historical lineage, but it does not feel ornate or distant.
In modern use it carries the practical strength often associated with Andrew, while the Ukrainian form gives it a more personal, regional character. Andrii feels disciplined rather than decorative, traditional without being heavy, and quietly confident in the way many enduring Slavic names are.