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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. Darcy96%
  2. Dina96%
  3. Janelle96%
  4. Kelli96%
  5. Lamont95%
  6. Ericka95%
  7. Tonia95%
  8. Raquel95%
  9. Latonya95%
  10. Audra95%

Love potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Candy42%
  2. Shanna42%
  3. Angelique42%
  4. Clint42%
  5. Kimberley42%
  6. Vance50%
  7. Damon55%
  8. Kris56%
  9. Shaun56%
  10. Jermaine57%

Professional potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Misty42%
  2. Candy46%
  3. Keri46%
  4. Jolene46%
  5. Toby46%
  6. Shanna48%
  7. Carey49%
  8. Darrin49%
  9. Mandy49%
  10. Traci49%

Crush potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine45%
  3. Bobbi45%
  4. Clint54%
  5. Vance58%
  6. Jami62%
  7. Karin66%
  8. Elisha66%
  9. Cornelius66%
  10. Monique68%
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