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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. Leroy94%
  2. Billy92%
  3. Claude91%
  4. Frank89%
  5. Louis89%
  6. Lewis88%
  7. Fred88%
  8. Edward88%
  9. Lester85%
  10. Franklin85%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack48%
  2. Roland52%
  3. Herbert52%
  4. Joe54%
  5. Ray57%
  6. Raymond57%
  7. Albert59%
  8. Clyde60%
  9. Arnold60%
  10. Herman62%

Love potential for Xandra

Top 10

  1. Louis87%
  2. Lester87%
  3. Elmer87%
  4. Leon82%
  5. Frank80%
  6. Alfred80%
  7. Clifford79%
  8. Maurice79%
  9. Leroy78%
  10. Claude77%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold45%
  2. Clyde50%
  3. Herbert51%
  4. Harold53%
  5. Roland54%
  6. Jack56%
  7. Harvey56%
  8. Calvin56%
  9. Francis56%
  10. Donald58%

Professional potential for Xandra

Top 10

  1. Harry86%
  2. Walter86%
  3. Arnold86%
  4. Henry86%
  5. Louis83%
  6. Clarence83%
  7. Chester81%
  8. Edward78%
  9. Jack77%
  10. Frank76%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde47%
  2. Marvin50%
  3. Ralph52%
  4. Melvin54%
  5. Alvin54%
  6. Maurice54%
  7. George55%
  8. Leon55%
  9. Sam56%
  10. Calvin56%

Crush potential for Xandra

Top 10

  1. Leroy93%
  2. Billy89%
  3. Lewis86%
  4. Melvin84%
  5. Franklin84%
  6. Donald82%
  7. Sam81%
  8. Fred81%
  9. Lloyd80%
  10. Cecil79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Roland44%
  4. Joe47%
  5. Albert51%
  6. Harry51%
  7. Henry51%
  8. Herman51%
  9. Arnold52%
  10. Ray54%
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