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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Sandra

Sandra is a name with Greek origins, believed to be derived from the names Alexandra and Cassandra. Alexandra has a male version, Alexander, from the ancient Greek name Alexandros. The meaning of Sandra translates to ‘Defender of the people’ or ‘Protector of humanity.’ It is a timeless and feminine name that remains popular even today.

The name Sandra is associated with strength, protection, and kindness. It has also been associated with St. Alexander, a third-century martyr recognized as a saint in several Christian traditions. In some religious communities, the name Sandra is given to baby girls in honor of St. Alexander.

The name Sandra is rich in history and is believed to be derived from the Greek Goddess Hera, who was the Goddess of women and marriage. Another possible source is Saint Alexander, a significant figure in the Roman Catholic Church.

Sandra is pronounced ‘S(a)-nd-ra’ or ‘San-dra.’ Variations of the name include Sandrea, Sandria, Saundra, Sohndra, Sandretta, and Zandra. Pet names such as Sandri, San, Sandrita, and Sandy are also associated with Sandra.

The name Sandra is relatively modern and emerged as a standalone name in the 19th century. The name Sandra first gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s, reaching its peak in the 1950s and 1960s. During this time, it was one of the most popular names for baby girls in the United States.

Sandra appears as a fictional character in various works of media. In the video game The Walking Dead, Sandra is voiced by Erin Yvette. She is a character in the British soap opera Emmerdale, where she is portrayed by an actress whose name is unknown.

Another fictional character named Sandra is portrayed by Jackée Harry on the television series 227. Sandra Corleone, a character from The Godfather series, is also a fictional character. Finally, Sandy Dombrowski, the main character from the 1971 musical Grease, also goes by the nickname “Sandy.” Each of these fictional characters, named Sandra, has a unique story and background that contributes to their respective works of media.

Sandra

Meaning Short form for alexandra which means protector of man

Gender Girl

Origin Estonian, Greek

Names starting with  S..  Su..  Sum..  Sac..  Sah..  Sai..  Sam..  San.. 

How To Pronounce Sandra?

Sandra On The Popularity Chart

According to the US Social Security Administration chart, Sandra was popular in the 1980s and 1990s. After that, it saw a transient decrease, with its highest popularity in 1981.

Popularity Over Time

This name was popular in 1981, with over 4,035 babies per million named Sandra. Check out the graphical representation for detailed insights.

Rank Over Time

The ranking of the name Sandra was extremely high in the 1980s and saw its all-time high in 1981, but saw a substantial decrease in the following years.

Names With Similar Sound As Sandra

Here are popular baby names that resemble Sandra in tone but have different meanings.

Sahndra Sandara Sandre Sandreea Sandreia Sandriana Sandrin Sandrine Santra Siandrah

Names With Similar Meaning As Sandra

Look no further if you are looking for baby names that are associated with the protection of humanity. Here are some worthwhile names to consider.

Sandar Saundra Siyasundari Somatra Sondra Sukhminder Sumitra Sundari Sunetra

Name Numerology For Sandra

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel. At MomJunction, she writes on child education and developmental activities. She likes to...more