The Christening

Andry

Andry (pronounced AN-dri) is a boy name of Malagasy origin, used in Madagascar. It means “Pillar.”

Origin
Malagasy
Region
Madagascar
Gender
Boy
Force & courage Famille & lignée

More Malagasy names

More names that mean “Force & courage”

  • Aksel — 7th-century Amazigh king (Kusayla); his name is associated with the leopard
  • Amayas — Cheetah
  • Awet — Victory
  • Béhanzin — The last great king of Abomey, who resisted colonial conquest (“the shark king”)
  • Coumba — She who carries strength
  • Dihya — Amazigh warrior queen of the Aurès, 7th century
  • Diogoye — Lion
  • Djata — Lion
  • Haben — Pride
  • Hery — Strength

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