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Lisander

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Pronounced lih-SAN-der /lɪˈsæn.dər/Medium

Meaning: A form of Lysander, Greek Lysandros, from lysis ('a loosing, release') plus andros ('man') — usually rendered 'liberator of man'. Borne by the Spartan commander Lysander and by a lover in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classical name with a generous meaning: Lisander is a form of Lysander, 'liberator of man' (said 'lih-SAN-der').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA form of Lysander, Greek Lysandros, from lysis ('a loosing, release') plus andros ('man') — usually rendered 'liberator of man'. Borne by the Spartan commander Lysander and by a lover in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

U.S. rank (2010)#13488 ↘ Falling

2010 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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History & Origin

Lisander is a spelling of Lysander, from Greek lysis ('release') and andros ('man'), giving 'liberator of man'. The Spartan Lysander carried it into history, and Shakespeare carried it into English literature. The Lisander spelling is common in Spanish and Balkan usage and is the rarer form in the U.S. (said 'lih-SAN-der').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, classical, and graceful.

Did you know? Lysander turns up twice in very different rooms — as the Spartan commander who ended the Peloponnesian War, and as one of the tangled lovers in A Midsummer Night's Dream (said 'lih-SAN-der').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Lisander — form of Greek Lysandros 'liberator of man'; Spartan Lysander; Shakespeare

Variations

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Nicknames

LisSander

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lisander mean?

Lisander is a form of Lysander, from Greek lysis ('release') and andros ('man'), usually read as 'liberator of man'.

How do you pronounce Lisander?

It's said lih-SAN-der /lɪˈsæn.dər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lisander a boy or girl name?

Lisander is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lisander?

Lisander is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.