Sandra name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek

Usage: English, German, Italian, Estonian, French, Spanish, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Tamil

Pronunciation: s(a)-nd-ra

Meaning: Form of Alexander, Virile, Man's Defender, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protect and Man and Protector

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What does Sandra mean?
Variations of Sandra
How popular is Sandra?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Sandra
Famous People Named Sandra
Lists having Sandra

What does Sandra mean?

Preeminent Sandra majorly is used in Faroese, Estonian, Finnish, Italian, Greenlandic, Icelandic, Tamil, French, German, English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Spanish, meaning of Sandra is "Form of Alexander, Virile, Man's Defender, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protect and Man or Protector" aimed at both genders has origin in Old Greek..

Sandra is variant of customary Kassandra. Kassandra is version of predominant Cassandra. Also Kassandra is variant spelling of Greek κεκασμαι = 'to shine';Greek ανηρ, genitive ανδρος = 'man'. Also Kassandra is variant spelling of Greek kassuō = 'I concoct a plot';anēr, genitive andros = 'man'.

Also Kassandra is variant spelling of Greek *kad- = 'to outstand';Greek anér, andrós = 'man'. Also Kassandra is variant spelling of an unknown first element;Greek ανηρ, genitive ανδρος = 'man'. Kassandra's meaning is Virile and Warrior is rooted from Old Greek..

It is celebrated on April 2nd.

How do I pronounce Sandra?

The two syllabled name Sandra is pronounced, s(a)-nd-ra. The name can also be pronounced as san-dra or san-druh.

Variants of Sandra

Sandrah, Kassandra, Cassandra, Aleksandrine, Alexandra, Alexandria, Sandralee, Lee

How popular is the name Sandra?

Sandra was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 876448 babies have been named Sandra since 1904. When at the peak of its usage in 1947, 34776 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 5th position.

However after 183 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 5 baby names 1 times Also, Sandra is a very popular name in France given to over 103670 babies in 73 years.

Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 1973, it ranked 10th when 7925 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 10 baby names 1 times Also, a popular name in Spain with over 10081 new-borns have been given the name since 2002.

At its zenith in 2002, it ranked 25th when 1473 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, Sandra was a popular name in New South Wales.

Over 9615 babies have been named Sandra since 1952. At the peak of its usage in 1961, the moniker grabbed the 13rd spot and 602 baby girls were given the name.

After 28 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 21 times

Sandra is common in Ireland where over 8004 new-borns have been given the name since 1964.

When at the peak of its usage in 1965, 422 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 14th position. Also, A common name in Switzerland with over 862 new-borns have been given the name since 1998.

Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1998, the moniker grabbed the 46th spot and 127 baby girls were given the name. Also, Sandra used to be a common name in Denmark, first appeared in 1993 and over 925 babies have been given the name in 5 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1993,. After 5 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, Sandra was a common name in Sweden.

Over 1897 babies have been named Sandra since 1998. At its zenith in 1998,. After 7 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Sandra used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1960 and over 3899 babies have been given the name in 23 years.

When at its peak in 1961,. After 23 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Sandra was a common name in Western Australia. Over 1413 babies have been named Sandra since 1945.

When at the peak of its usage in 1949,. After 12 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 5 baby names 1 times

Sandra is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 2007, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 534 on girl names chart when 76 babies were named Sandra. Over 960 babies in England and Wales have been named Sandra.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 210 on girl names chart when 54 babies were given the name Sandra.

Over 408 people have been named Sandra in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Sandra is extremely popular in Colombia where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Mexico, Germany, Argentina and England.

Also the baby name is popular in Brazil, Ghana, Canada, Chile, Netherlands, Ecuador, Nigeria, Guatemala, Italy, Angola, Egypt, Congo, El Salvador, Peru, South Africa, Honduras, Venezuela, DR Congo, Madagascar, Australia, Bolivia, Poland, Indonesia, Burundi, Philippines, Rwanda, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Uganda, Scotland, Austria, Haiti, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Central African Republic, Paraguay, Croatia, East Timor, Guinea-Bissau, Zambia, Cuba, New Zealand, Wales, Sudan, Jamaica, Togo, Chad, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Latvia, India, Malaysia, Czech Republic, Russia and Puerto Rico.

As per our findings, over 5180000 babies have been bestowed Sandra around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	1064	233
2022	0	0	1082	230
2021	0	0	996	255
2020	0	0	1099	221
2019	0	0	984	261
2018	0	0	978	269
2017	0	0	894	300
2016	0	0	876	320
2015	0	0	831	337
2014	0	0	792	354

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Facts

Sandra in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	146	27675	2359
	0	0	0	4052

What numerology tells about Sandra?

If letter A is your capstone in your name, it reveals your challenging nature and ambitious perspective. You are an intuitive person and can tell if someone's playing you or not. Your life interests change as you change, constantly. People respect you for always serving the ugly truth instead of lies. You stand for inner strength, smartness, solitude, single, superior, sensitive, and everything that comes with an “s”.

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Riah - Used particulary in English acclaimed, Riah mostly used for both sexes is of Spanish and Old Greek origin. Riah is equivalent of Rhea in English language. Also Riah is English equivalent of Ria
Katherine - Meaning of Katherine is Virginal or The Pure is rooted from Old Greek and is bestowed upon both boys and girls is prevalently used in Kannada and Norwegian
Mara - Renowned and Perennial unisex name Mara is used majorly in Danish and Sanskrit, Mara means "Bitter, Variant of Maria or Destroyer" is of Old Greek and Hebrew origin
Elisavet - Curious girl name Elisavet is used chiefly in Swedish, Danish and Finnish, meaning of Elisavet is "God of Plenty and God is My Oath" is originated from Hebrew. Elisavet is derivation of Elizabeth.
Philippa - Philippa's meaning is Female Version of Philip, Friend of Horses or Friend or Horse is rooted from Old Greek which is majorly used in English, German and Danish is used as a baby girl name

Famous people named Sandra

Sandra Zaiter, actress, television children's show host, singer
Sandra Shamas, Canadian comedic actress, writer
Sandra Chapin, American poet/songwriter and activist
Sandra Goudie, New Zealand politician
Sandra Roper, American civil rights lawyer and failed 2001 candidate for district attorney
Sandra Worth, Canadian-American author of fiction
Sandra Howard, English novelist
Sandra Dawson, British social scientist and academic
Sandra Glover, African American athlete competing
Sandra Mackie, member of the national team that finished sixth at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Sandra Dodd, Her articles have been published in homeschooling journals
Sandra Miesel, American medievalist
Sandra Chambers, British dance music vocalist based in Italy
Sandra Keith, Olympic Games biathlete for Team Canada
Sandra Pierantozzi, Palauan politician
Sandra Laoura, French freestyle skier of Algerian origin
Sandra Feldman, American civil rights activist
Sandra Azón, Spanish sailor
Sandra Gilbert, American literary critic and poet
Sandra Lynne Becker, was born in Covina, California
Sandra Studer, Swiss moderator and singer
Sandra Wright Shen, a world-renowned concert pianist
Sandra Kanck, South Australian politician
Sandra Gough, English actress, best

Sandra Spencer, British actress, singer, and television presenter
Sandra Wagner-Sachse, archer from Germany
Sandra Rucker, American figure skater
Sandra Myers, retired 400 metres sprinter
Sandra Douglas, English former athlete
Sandra Kerr, English folk singer
Sandra Kerns, American movie and television actress
Sandra Schnur, pioneer American disability rights leader
Sandra Alland, Glasgow-based Scottish-Canadian writer, interdisciplinary artist
Sandra Levy, former field hockey player,
Sandra Seuser, retired German sprinter
Sandra Gasser, retired Swiss track and field athlete
Sandra Stals, retired Belgian middle distance runner
Sandra Brown, Scottish campaigner and leading expert on child protection issues

Sandra Gugliotta, Argentine film director, screenplay writer
Sandra Sabatini, Canadian writer
Sandra Magsamen, American author, artist, art therapist
Sandra Rauch, German artist
Sandra Forgues, French slalom canoeist
Sandra Parpan, Swiss cross country skier
Sandra Faber, astrophysicist
Sandra Magnus, American engineer and a former NASA astronaut
Sandra Harding, American philosopher of feminist and postcolonial theory
Sandra Scarr, American psychologist and writer
Sandra Bem, American psychologist known for her works
Sandra Postel, director and founder of the Global Water Policy Project
Sandra Bullock, American actress, producer, and philanthropist
Sandra Day O'Connor, retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

Sandra Bernhard, American actress, comedian, singer and author
Sandra Schmirler, only person
Sandra Collins, American DJ, record producer, and remixer
Sandra Gidley, Liberal Democrat politician in the United Kingdom

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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