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Sander

Boy Name day: April 22
Sander is a short form of Alexander: on birth records it is written Alexander (699,084 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Alexander page. Also a short form of Aleksander, Sanders.
Origin: From the Greek Alexandros. Meaning: Defender of men.
Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, combining 'alexein' ('to defend, ward off') and 'aner/andros' ('man'), hence 'defender of men'.

Name day for Sander

April 22

Why this day? Sander is a short form of Alexander, and shares its name day.

Sander is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Germany on April 22.

The story of the name Sander

Sander is a short form of Alexander. It keeps its origin (From the Greek Alexandros) and meaning — defender of men, and shares its name day, April 22.

On birth records, Sander is rarely written as such: the Sanders are Alexanders (699,084 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alexander page. Sander is also a short form of Aleksander, Sanders.

Frequently asked questions about Sander

What does Sander mean?

Sander is a short form of Alexander, which means defender of men.

When is Sander's name day?

April 22, together with Alexander: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Sander a name in its own right?

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

Sander's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 10/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Sander

Top 10

  1. Thora91%
  2. Lera87%
  3. Zenobia86%
  4. Bobbye84%
  5. Jettie83%
  6. Arla83%
  7. Vella82%
  8. Vita82%
  9. Billye81%
  10. Ena81%

Bottom 10

  1. Pinkie42%
  2. Viva42%
  3. Marylyn42%
  4. Hildegarde42%
  5. Tiny42%
  6. Marylin43%
  7. Verlie46%
  8. Altha48%
  9. Irena48%
  10. Sibyl52%

Love potential for Sander

Bottom 10

  1. Beverlee42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Dimple42%
  4. Marylyn42%
  5. Pinkie42%
  6. Fairy42%
  7. Marylin42%
  8. Neoma42%
  9. Tiny42%
  10. Rilla42%

Professional potential for Sander

Bottom 10

  1. Nella42%
  2. Karren42%
  3. Joline42%
  4. Eulalia42%
  5. Delfina42%
  6. Dorine42%
  7. Shelba42%
  8. Armida42%
  9. Floretta42%
  10. Hedy42%

Crush potential for Sander

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde46%
  2. Irena59%
  3. Sigrid59%
  4. Amparo60%
  5. Altha60%
  6. Santa60%
  7. Josefa60%
  8. Zita60%
  9. Ozella60%
  10. Genoveva60%
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