Leandra

Leandra is the feminine variant of Leander and Leandro, which is widespread in German and English as well as Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking regions. These forms are derived from the Greek name Leandros.

What does the name Leandra mean?

Leandra is the feminine counterpart of Leander and Leandro, which appears in various languages such as German, English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The name is composed of the ancient Greek elements laós, leós, meaning "people," and anér, andrós, meaning "man." Thus, the interpretation is "man of the people" or "man from the people," and correspondingly for the feminine form "woman of the people" or "woman from the people." Leandra is an internationally known, albeit not everyday, name that has become increasingly popular in Germany in recent years. Similar forms include Leanda, Leandris, Lianda, and Liandra.

Where does the name Leandra come from?

The name Leandra has its roots in ancient Greek and means "woman of the people" or "woman from the people." The etymological composition consists of the ancient Greek words laós, leós (λαός) for "people" and anér, andrós (ἀνήρ) for "man." The languages in which the name appears are German, English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Leandra?

The sound and pronunciation of Leandra are soft and flowing, with three to four syllables. The name is usually pronounced as "Le-an-dra" [leˈandʁa] and begins with a long E sound that conveys a bright note. The consonant combination "-ndr-" adds a certain tension to the name. The open sound at the end with "-a" provides a gentle conclusion. Leandra radiates elegance and strength - a name with clear structure and melodic presence.

When is the name day of Leandra?

The name day of Leandra is celebrated on March 13 to commemorate Saint Leander of Seville.

Popularity

In Germany, Leandra is among the most sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 380th among the most common female first names. The name achieved its best placement in 2004 with 119th place. In the last ten years, Leandra has been given approximately 1,800 times, placing it 335th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it has ranked 315th.

Nicknames & pet names

Andra / Andrah / Andri / Lalli / Landi / Landra / Landrat / Le / Lea / Lea Andra / Leandri / Lee / Leelo / Lela / Lele / Leley / Leli / Leliandri / Lelle / Lena / Lene / Leni / Leopandra / Lille / Ländeler

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Famous people

• Leandra Gamine (German pop and jazz singer)
• Leandra Leal (Brazilian actress)