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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

Bottom 10

  1. Deedee46%
  2. Barbie46%
  3. Vernetta53%
  4. Andree54%
  5. Suzie55%
  6. Sid59%
  7. Helga59%
  8. Cinda60%
  9. Roby62%
  10. Butch64%

Love potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Cinda42%
  2. Barbie42%
  3. Suzie42%
  4. Vernetta42%
  5. Deedee42%
  6. Sid45%
  7. Roby46%
  8. Flint47%
  9. Micky49%
  10. Butch49%

Professional potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Jacki43%
  4. Davey43%
  5. Davy45%
  6. Micky45%
  7. Peri45%
  8. Enola45%
  9. Teddie46%
  10. Timmie46%

Crush potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Andree44%
  2. Helga51%
  3. Theresia59%
  4. Cleophus61%
  5. Georgine61%
  6. Rolf63%
  7. Lenwood63%
  8. Rock63%
  9. Faron63%
  10. Les63%
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