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Sandria
How to Pronounce Sandria
Pronounced SAN-dree-uh /ˈsændriə/Medium
Meaning: Sandria is an elaboration of Sandra, itself a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek 'alexein', 'to defend', and 'aner', 'man', giving 'defender of man' or 'protector of people'. The added -ia ending dresses the popular Sandra with a softer, more ornamental finish.Low
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History & Origin
Sandria grew out of the mid-century vogue for Sandra, adding an -ia ending for extra flourish. Through Sandra it reaches Alexandra, whose Greek roots mean 'defender of man', so the ornamental spelling still carries a strong classical meaning.
The name was never common, drawing only a couple dozen girls a year at its high around 1947 before fading. A woman named Sandria then would be of a grandmother's generation; the plainer Sandra long overshadowed this elaborated form.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sandria mean?
It is an elaboration of Sandra, from Alexandra, a Greek name meaning 'defender of man'.
How do you pronounce Sandria?
It's said SAN-dree-uh /ˈsændriə/, three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sandria a boy or girl name?
Sandria is used as a girl's name.
Is Sandria a popular name?
No, it has always been rare, an elaboration of Sandra used lightly around the mid-twentieth century.