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San

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: March 20
Origin: Greek. Meaning: protector of man; defender.
Diminutive of Alessandra/Alejandra, from the Greek Aléxandros ('aléxein', to protect + 'andrós', man): 'she who protects men'.

Name day for San

March 20

Why this day? San is a short form of Sandra, and shares its name day.

San is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Germany on August 18; Spain and Argentina on March 20; France on April 2.

The story of the name San

San is a short form of Sandra. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — protector of man; defender, and shares its name day, March 20.

On birth records, San is rarely written as such: the Sans are Sandras (98,381 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Sandra page. San is also a short form of Alexandra, Sanae, Alessandra.

Frequently asked questions about San

What does San mean?

San is a short form of Sandra, which means protector of man; defender.

When is San's name day?

March 20, together with Sandra: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is San a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Sandra.

San's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for San

Bottom 10

  1. Aitana60%
  2. Candela60%
  3. Vega60%
  4. Lola60%
  5. Leire71%
  6. Jimena72%
  7. Vera74%
  8. Aïna75%
  9. Elsa76%
  10. Noa78%

Love potential for San

Bottom 10

  1. Lola58%
  2. Vega60%
  3. Aitana60%
  4. Candela60%
  5. Noa61%
  6. Jimena62%
  7. Aïna65%
  8. Elsa67%
  9. Vera68%
  10. Leire69%

Professional potential for San

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Noa51%
  3. Abril59%
  4. Ainara59%
  5. Vega60%
  6. Victoria60%
  7. Laïa60%
  8. Candela60%
  9. Aïna60%
  10. Aitana60%

Crush potential for San

Bottom 10

  1. Vera57%
  2. Leire60%
  3. Aitana60%
  4. Vega60%
  5. Candela60%
  6. Blanca71%
  7. Martina74%
  8. Lola74%
  9. Elsa75%
  10. Jimena76%
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