Ἀνδρόνικος
Andrónikos
G408 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper noun; personal name meaning 'man of victory.' Used as a male given name. In the New Testament, refers to an individual addressed by Paul in Romans 16:7, likely a Judean follower of Jesus.
Semantic Range
man of victory, victorious man, personal name (Andronicus)
Root / Etymology
A compound of ἀνήρ (man, adult male) and νῖκος (victory, conquest). Thus, Ἀνδρόνικος literally denotes 'man of victory.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
Ἀνδρόνικος is a Greek proper name composed of classical elements, common in both the broader Hellenistic world and among Judeans of the Diaspora. It was not exclusive to any ethnic or religious group. In Romans 16:7, Ἀνδρόνικος is identified as a prominent follower of Jesus and described as 'συγγενεῖς' (kinsmen) of Paul, a term which may indicate shared Judean identity, familial ties, or regional association. The name appears in extrabiblical inscriptions and literature from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, attesting its usage across the Mediterranean. English translations have often rendered the name as 'Andronicus.'
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἀνήρ and νῖκος; man of victory; Andronicos, an Israelite:--Adronicus.
Root Family
Ἀνδρόνικος (Andronikos) — man, male; victory, conquest
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G408-01 |
Ἀνδρόνικον | andronikon | N ACC M SG |
Andronicus | Man-of-Victory | Andronikos | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G408-01 |
Romans 16:7 | Ἀνδρόνικον | andronikon | N ACC M SG |
Andronicus | Man-of-Victory | Andronikos |