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Xandra

Girl Name day: February 26
Xandra is a short form of Alejandra: on birth records it is written Alejandra (51,932 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Alejandra page.
Origin: Greek (Aléxandra). Meaning: she who defends or protects men.
Feminine form of Alejandro, from the Greek Aléxandros: aléxein ('to defend, protect') and anḗr/andrós ('man'), meaning 'she who protects men.'

Name day for Xandra

February 26

Why this day? Xandra is a short form of Alejandra, and shares its name day.

Xandra is celebrated in the United States on February 26.

The story of the name Xandra

Xandra is a short form of Alejandra. It keeps its origin (Greek (Aléxandra)) and meaning — she who defends or protects men, and shares its name day, February 26.

On birth records, Xandra is rarely written as such: the Xandras are Alejandras (51,932 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alejandra page.

Frequently asked questions about Xandra

What does Xandra mean?

Xandra is a short form of Alejandra, which means she who defends or protects men.

When is Xandra's name day?

February 26, together with Alejandra: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Xandra a name in its own right?

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

Xandra's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Xandra

Top 10

  1. Sondra96%
  2. Celia96%
  3. Dorothea96%
  4. Lenora95%
  5. Lenore95%
  6. Elnora95%
  7. Rena94%
  8. Etta94%
  9. Melba93%
  10. Maryann93%

Love potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Estella44%
  4. Alberta60%
  5. Olga61%
  6. Iva62%
  7. Fern62%
  8. Opal62%
  9. Hilda62%
  10. Elva63%

Professional potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Ila43%
  3. Rhoda47%
  4. Lela48%
  5. Opal48%
  6. Elva48%
  7. Jeannette49%
  8. Lizzie50%
  9. Luella51%
  10. Ramona51%

Crush potential for Xandra

Top 10

  1. Melba96%
  2. Etta95%
  3. Rhoda94%
  4. Celia94%
  5. Myrna93%
  6. Nannie92%
  7. Angeline92%
  8. Rena92%
  9. Susie92%
  10. Sondra92%
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