Sandra:Protector of humanity

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Name:
Sandra
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Sandra originates in Greek language and means "protector of humanity". Most likely, it is a diminutive of the name Alexandra, possibly Cassandra. In the U.S., it was very popular in the 1950s. Alexandra is a feminine form of Alexander. Saint Alexandra was a martyr of the Diocletianic persecutions. Throughout history, there have been many members of royalty given the name Alexandra. In Greek mythology, Alexandra was a by-name of the goddess Hera. The name was popularized by Alexander the Great.
Pronunciation:
SAN-drə
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Alexander Sandria Sandrina Sandrine Sandy Saundra Sondra
Famous Sandra:

Sandra Bullock : actress

Sandra Bernhard : actress

Sandra Dee : actress

Sandra Bishop : writer

Sandra Cisneros : poet

Sandra Dempsey : writer

Sandra Blow : artist

Sandra Oh : actress