Zandra

Zandra is a feminine form of the name, regarded as an English variant of Sandra. Sandra itself is a short form of Alexandra, whose roots lie in the ancient Greek Alexandros or Aléxandros (Αλεξανδρος).

What does the name Zandra mean?

The first name Zandra is an English derivative of Sandra, which in turn is based on Alexandra. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Greek Alexandros, which means 'the defender,' 'the protector,' or 'the man-repelling.' These meanings derive from the Greek words aléxō (ἀλέξω) and aléxein (ἀλέξειν) for 'to ward off,' 'to defend,' or 'to protect,' as well as anēr (ἀνήρ) for 'the man' or 'the human.' The name became particularly well-known through Greek mythology and various figures from the New Testament. Alternatives to Zandra include Sanda, Xana, Xandra, or Zanda.

Where does the name Zandra come from?

The name Zandra has its origin in ancient Greek and means 'the defender.' It is composed of the Greek words aléxō (ἀλέξω) or aléxein (ἀλέξειν), which mean 'to ward off,' 'to defend,' or 'to protect,' as well as anēr (ἀνήρ), which means 'the man' or 'the human.' The language in which the name is prevalent is English.

How do you pronounce Zandra?

Zandra is pronounced like 'San-dra.'

When is the name day of Zandra?

The name days for Zandra are celebrated on the following days: February 26, April 18, July 10, and October 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Zandra is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th among the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 9,410th position.