Sandra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sandra Name at a Glance

Name	Sandra
Meaning	Variant of Alexandra: A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century; it became popular after the 1863 marriage of future King Edward VII to Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sandra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sandra means “Variant of Alexandra: A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century; it became popular after the 1863 marriage of future King Edward VII to Princess Alexandra of Denmark”. 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 Greek origin. Browse more Greek 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

When considering Sandra for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.