Lysandra

Lysandra (ancient Greek Λυσάνδρα Lysándra) represents the feminine form of Lysander or Lysandros.

What does the name Lysandra mean?

The name Lysandra (ancient Greek Λυσάνδρα Lysándra) is the feminine variant of Lysander or Lysandros. Its meaning is 'the liberator of men' or 'the freedwoman.' These derivations come from the ancient Greek terms lysis (λύσις), meaning 'to lose, to release, to free,' and andros (ἀνδρός), meaning 'man.' Lysandra is especially prevalent in English-speaking regions, and it is also used as the feminine counterpart to Lysandro in the Portuguese-speaking world.

Where does the name Lysandra come from?

The origin of the name Lysandra lies in ancient Greek, where it carries the meaning 'the liberator of men' or 'the freedwoman.'

How do you pronounce Lysandra?

The pronunciation of Lysandra is three syllables and rhythmically emphasized. The name is pronounced as 'Ly-san-dra' [lyˈzandra] or [lɪˈzændra]. It begins with a clear or rounded vowel. The consonant cluster in the middle provides distinctiveness, while the final vowel 'a' ends openly. Lysandra has a sonorous, powerful sound – melodic, structured, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Lysandra is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 4,003rd place. In the last ten years, Lysandra has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lissy / Ly / Ly Lee Li / Lynn / Lyra / Lys / Lysse

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lysandra (character) (shape-shifter from Throne of Glass)