US Popularity Rank: 29083

Origin: Brazilian

Meaning: Protector of humankind, man's defender; Lark

Alandra is a beautiful, bright-sounding girl’s name of Brazilian origin, meaning “protector of humankind.” Flowing from the Greek name Alexandros, which means “man’s defender,” no knight in shining armor could match your mighty Alandra. Parents can also take pride in Alandra’s relations to Alexander, a moniker made famous by Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece, who was said to have never been beaten in battle. The name Alandra may also be a tasteful little twist on the Spanish term alondra for “lark.” So if your little one loves to light up your mornings with a sunrise song, a name like Alandra will sweep you off your feet.