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Origin: Hungarian

Meaning: Man's defender

Honor your little one’s loyal heart with the sweet feminine name Sanda. A name made for a courageous leader, it is a variation of the name Alexandra which has strong Greek roots and means “mans defender.” The Greek goddess Hera went by the nickname Alexandra and was the goddess of childbirth, marriage, and women. It also has Hungarian roots stemming from the placename for the village of Szanda, making Sanda a lovely choice to pay homage to your baby’s heritage or mighty spirit!