Sandra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sandra Name at a Glance

Name	Sandra
Meaning	Unheeded prophetess. A diminutive of Casirnir, Cassandra, or Catherine. In Homer's 'The Iliad' Cassandra's prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded. Also used as an independent name. Also a feminine of Alexander (defender of man).
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sandra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sandra means “Unheeded prophetess. A diminutive of Casirnir, Cassandra, or Catherine. In Homer's 'The Iliad' Cassandra's prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded. Also used as an independent name. Also a feminine of Alexander (defender of man”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sandra Name Origin

Our database records Sandra under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sandra a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sandra is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sandra

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