How do I write a letter to "Sister Andrew" in Spanish?

Question

In English I would wirte: Dear Sister Andrew, letter continues here.

What is the appropriate address to use for a nun (monja) in Spanish? Hermana?

• Hermana Andrew - Dayne20 Nov 3, 2009

Answer 1

Hermana Andrew

Answer 2

Why has Sister Andrew got a man's name?

Answer 3

If you were raised "Catholic" you'd understand that when a woman enters the convent - "school / home" for nuns, she often takes the name of a Catholic saint. This is less prevalent today than it was 20 - 30 years ago, but there are many "nuns" named after male "saints".

• Thanks, I genuinely did not know that. They say that you learn something every day. - 00515f39 Nov 3, 2009

Answer 4

I should add that St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. Just "google" Saint Andrew.

• That, I did know!!!!! - 00515f39 Nov 3, 2009