Sandra

Girl's name

Sandra is of Greek origin, derived from the name Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind."

Meaning Defender of Man
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 240 Falling
Peak year 1947

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Sandra Bullock - Actress known for "The Blind Side."
  • Sandra Oh - Actress known for "Grey's Anatomy."
  • Sandra Day O'Connor - First female U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
  • Sandra Cisneros - Author of "The House on Mango Street."
  • Sandra Bernhard - Comedian and actress.
  • Sandra Denton - Member of hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa.
  • Sandra Dee - Actress from the 1960s.
  • Sandra Lee - TV chef and author.
  • Sandra Smith - Fox News anchor.
  • Sandra Gal - Professional golfer.

Sisters for Sandra

Girl names closely related to Sandra

Brothers for Sandra

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Sandra

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