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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. Irving93%
  2. Myron93%
  3. Garland90%
  4. Harlan90%
  5. Ervin90%
  6. Jess90%
  7. Louie89%
  8. Irvin88%
  9. Lyle86%
  10. Wilbur86%

Bottom 10

  1. Junior48%
  2. Conrad53%
  3. Elbert59%
  4. Willard60%
  5. Hubert66%
  6. Hugh66%
  7. Alton67%
  8. Earnest67%
  9. Otto68%
  10. Morris68%

Love potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Junior42%
  2. Will47%
  3. Percy52%
  4. Conrad54%
  5. Willard56%
  6. Homer57%
  7. Otto57%
  8. Delbert58%
  9. Dick59%
  10. Alton59%

Professional potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Buddy44%
  2. Roscoe46%
  3. Percy53%
  4. Jess54%
  5. Rufus54%
  6. Bert54%
  7. Archie54%
  8. Morris54%
  9. Amos55%
  10. Junior56%

Crush potential for Xandra

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad44%
  2. Elbert51%
  3. Willard53%
  4. Alton55%
  5. Hubert56%
  6. Hugh56%
  7. Earnest59%
  8. Horace59%
  9. Eldon60%
  10. Delbert60%
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