Sandra
defender of mankind (Greek via Italian/English)
Sandra is a english / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 332, with 24,326 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
defender of mankind (Greek via Italian/English)
Sandra is a shortened form of Alessandra/Alexandra, originating from Greek roots meaning 'defender of men'. In the Philippines, it was introduced and popularized during the American colonial era and mid-20th century, fitting comfortably alongside both English and Spanish naming traditions.
Sandra originated as an Italian short form of Alessandra (Alexandra), which derives from the Greek name Alexandros meaning 'defender of man'. It became widely popular across the English-speaking and Hispanic worlds in the 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or in compounds (e.g., Sandra Marie, Sandra Jean). Commonly nicknamed Sandy or San.
Related forms
- Alessandra Italian
- Alexandra Greek
- Sandra Spanish
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Sandra with common surname pairs
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How do I use Sandra with two Filipino surnames?
Sandra is the given name. The full name is Sandra + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Sandra a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Sandra is number 332, with 24,326 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.