Andries

Andries is a Dutch and Afrikaans masculine given name, derived from the Greek name Andreas. Andreas means "manly" or "masculine." It is equivalent to the English name Andrew. Andries is used in various contexts, including as a first name for individuals and sometimes as part of place names or other identifiers in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking regions. The name has historical significance and is commonly encountered in genealogy related to Dutch and Afrikaans ancestry.