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Lisandra

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Pronounced lee-SAHN-drah /liˈsɑn.drɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Lysandra — a feminine of Lysander, from the Greek lysis, 'a release/liberation', + andros, 'man', hence 'a liberator/defender of men'Low

In 30 seconds: A liberator; a defender of men: Lisandra is a form of Lysandra. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'lee-SAHN-drah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form/spelling of Lysandra — a feminine of Lysander, from the Greek lysis, 'a release/liberation', + andros, 'man', hence 'a liberator/defender of men'
U.S. rank (2024)#8713 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,692

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019562024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lisandra is a form/spelling of Lysandra — a feminine of Lysander, from the Greek lysis, 'a release/liberation', + andros, 'man', hence 'a liberator/defender of men'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'lee-SAHN-drah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Greek families. Rare, a-liberator at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lysandra joins the Greek lysis, 'a release/liberation', and andros, 'man', hence 'a liberator of men' — Lisandra is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'lee-SAHN-drah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Lysandra — Greek etymology

Variations

LysandraLissandraLizandra

Nicknames

LisaSandra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lisandra mean?

Lisandra is a form of Lysandra — Greek 'a liberator/defender of men' (lysis + andros).

How do you pronounce Lisandra?

It's said lee-SAHN-drah /liˈsɑn.drɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lisandra a boy or girl name?

Lisandra is a girl's name.

How popular is Lisandra?

Lisandra is a very rare name in the U.S.

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