ANDREW, ANDERS, ANDY, DREW
and the feminine forms ANDREA, and ANDRINA are all from the Greek word for man. This name has come to mean manly and courageous. St.Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. KOA is a Hawaiian word for brave and valiant, and is a name that could be used for both boys and girls. The KOA tree is the largest of the native Hawaiian forest trees. Its beautiful wood was used in ancient times for canoes and surfboards, and in modern times it is used for fine furniture.