Andronicus

Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical Latin, Biblical
Scripts Ἀνδρόνικος(Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Greek Ἀνδρόνικος (Andronikos) meaning "victory of a man", from ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός) and νίκη (nike) meaning "victory". This name is mentioned briefly in Paul's epistle to the Romans in the New Testament. Shakespeare later used it in his play Titus Andronicus (1593).

Related Names

VariantAndronikos(Ancient Greek)
Other Languages & CulturesAndronikos(Biblical Greek)

Categories

emperors, Orthodox saints, play titles, saints, Shakespearean characters, success, victory
Entry updated April 23, 2024