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Lissandra

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Pronounced lih-SAN-druh /lɪˈsæn.drə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Alessandra/Lisandra, from the Greek Alexandra ('defender of the people; protector'). A flowing, romantic classic.Medium

In 30 seconds: A flowing classic: Lissandra is a form of Alessandra — 'defender of the people' (said 'lih-SAN-druh'). Romantic and strong.
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Origin MediumGreek, Italian
MeaningA form of Alessandra/Lisandra, from the Greek Alexandra ('defender of the people; protector'). A flowing, romantic classic.
U.S. rank (2025)#12641 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019922025

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

Lissandra draws on Alessandra/Alexandra, Greek for 'defender of the people; protector,' in a soft, flowing form. It reads as romantic and classic, rare in this spelling but familiar at root (said 'lih-SAN-druh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, romantic, and strong at heart.

Did you know? Lissandra is a form of Alessandra/Lisandra, from the Greek Alexandra, 'defender of the people; protector' — a romantic name with a strong meaning (said 'lih-SAN-druh').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Lissandra — Alessandra/Alexandra form; 'defender of the people'

Variations

LisandraAlessandraLysandra

Nicknames

LissaSandra

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If you like Lissandra…

Alessandra— the fuller form it comes from
Lisandra— a spelling twin it echoes
Cassandra— a like flowing -andra name
Alexandra— the Greek root behind it

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lissandra mean?

Lissandra is a form of Alessandra/Alexandra, Greek for 'defender of the people; protector.'

How do you pronounce Lissandra?

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

Is Lissandra a boy or girl name?

Lissandra is a girl's name.

How popular is Lissandra?

Lissandra is a rare name in the U.S.

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