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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. Ladonna96%
  2. Sheryl96%
  3. Leann96%
  4. Sheri96%
  5. Sherri94%
  6. Tami94%
  7. Marla94%
  8. Robyn94%
  9. Gale94%
  10. Dewayne93%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky47%
  2. Freddy56%
  3. Teri59%
  4. Therese59%
  5. Garry60%
  6. Timmy61%
  7. Kurt62%
  8. Pam62%
  9. Rudy62%
  10. Guy62%

Love potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Pam44%
  3. Janis46%
  4. Kurt48%
  5. Guy49%
  6. Byron50%
  7. Matt50%
  8. Van50%
  9. Garry53%
  10. Jan54%

Professional potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette42%
  2. Dee43%
  3. Daryl43%
  4. Garry45%
  5. Rudy46%
  6. Lorie46%
  7. Sandy46%
  8. Matt46%
  9. Joey47%
  10. Jeannie47%

Crush potential for Xandra

Top 10

  1. Sheryl96%
  2. Leann96%
  3. Darla96%
  4. Pam96%
  5. Sheri96%
  6. Sherri96%
  7. Cheri95%
  8. Ladonna95%
  9. Lorie93%
  10. Shari92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt51%
  2. Jan53%
  3. Trudy54%
  4. Therese56%
  5. Teri56%
  6. Rene57%
  7. Pete58%
  8. Guy58%
  9. Bradford58%
  10. Dwight58%
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