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Lysandra

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Pronounced ly-SAN-druh /laɪˈsæn.drə/Medium

Meaning: Lysandra is the feminine form of Lysander — Greek Lysandros, from lysis ('a loosening, releasing') and andros ('of man'), commonly rendered 'liberator of man'. Lysandra was borne by a Hellenistic princess, a daughter of Ptolemy I. A genuine ancient Greek name, not a modern coinage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A real ancient Greek name: Lysandra is the feminine of Lysander — 'liberator of man' (said 'ly-SAN-druh').
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningLysandra is the feminine form of Lysander — Greek Lysandros, from lysis ('a loosening, releasing') and andros ('of man'), commonly rendered 'liberator of man'. Lysandra was borne by a Hellenistic princess, a daughter of Ptolemy I. A genuine ancient Greek name, not a modern coinage.
U.S. rank (2022)#16760 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 674

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919472022

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

Lysandra is the feminine of Lysander — Greek Lysandros, from lysis, 'a loosening, releasing', and andros, 'of man' — usually rendered 'liberator of man'. Lysandra was the name of a daughter of Ptolemy I in the Hellenistic world. It has never been common in English but is a genuine classical name rather than a modern coinage.

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Rare, classical, and strong.

Did you know? Lysandra is not a modern invention: it was borne by a Hellenistic princess, a daughter of Ptolemy I. The name is the feminine of Lysander, from Greek elements meaning 'to release' and 'man' (said 'ly-SAN-druh').
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Lysandra — Greek Lysandros (lysis + andros); Hellenistic bearer noted

Variations

LisandraLissandraLysander

Nicknames

LysSandySandra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lysandra mean?

Lysandra is Greek, the feminine of Lysander — from lysis, 'to release', and andros, 'of man' — usually given as 'liberator of man'.

How do you pronounce Lysandra?

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

Is Lysandra a boy or girl name?

Lysandra is a girl's name; the masculine form is Lysander.

How popular is Lysandra?

Lysandra is very rare for girls in the U.S.

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