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Sandra

Short for Alessandra

Origin

Greek

Used in

itesen

Origin and meaning of Sandra

Sandra is a short form of Alessandra (feminine of Alexander), from the Greek “defender of men”. Independent and widely used since the 20th century, it is short, warm and recognisable across Europe.

Variants around the world

How Sandra is said in other languages.

AlessandraAlejandraSandrineSandy

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