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San

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: April 2
Origin: Short form of Alessandra, from the Greek Alexandra. Meaning: Defender of humanity.
Short form of Alessandra/Alexandra, from the Greek Alexandra (« defender of humanity »), combining alexein (« to defend ») and anêr/andros (« man »).

Name day for San

April 2

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 (Short form of Alessandra, from the Greek Alexandra) and meaning — defender of humanity, and shares its name day, April 2.

On birth records, San is rarely written as such: the Sans are Sandras (103,925 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Sandra page. San is also a short form of Sandie, Sanae, Sania.

Frequently asked questions about San

What does San mean?

San is a short form of Sandra, which means defender of humanity.

When is San's name day?

April 2, 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

Top 10

  1. Fadela96%
  2. Chadia96%
  3. Sandra96%
  4. Samia96%
  5. Val96%
  6. Steffi96%
  7. Nene96%
  8. Talie96%
  9. Valou96%
  10. Karyn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna48%
  2. Assomption48%
  3. Godeleine50%
  4. Ruth51%
  5. Berthe52%
  6. Berte52%
  7. Maine52%
  8. Yseult52%
  9. Germaine52%
  10. Ysé52%

Love potential for San

Top 10

  1. Lelle96%
  2. Magali96%
  3. Beatriz96%
  4. Paulou96%
  5. Cathie96%
  6. Len96%
  7. Chan96%
  8. Louisette96%
  9. Yvi96%
  10. Annie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Diana42%
  2. Ysé42%
  3. Dune44%
  4. Maiwenn47%
  5. Kali48%
  6. Sybille48%
  7. Arya48%
  8. Sélène48%
  9. Gaga49%
  10. Morgane49%

Professional potential for San

Bottom 10

  1. Lo42%
  2. Leeloo42%
  3. Prune42%
  4. Lylou42%
  5. Kali42%
  6. Luna42%
  7. Loona42%
  8. Prunelle42%
  9. Lee-Lou42%
  10. Shade42%

Crush potential for San

Top 10

  1. Caty96%
  2. Kloe96%
  3. Alissa96%
  4. Sabah96%
  5. Cinnie96%
  6. Livi96%
  7. Yosra96%
  8. Chadia96%
  9. Charlène96%
  10. Linsay96%
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