Meaning: Its source is Alexandros, a Greek name meaning "Protector of men."

Nickname For: Alexandra

Popularity: The name Sanda ranked 3465th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This was originally a by-name of the Greek goddess Hera.

It was popularized as a personal name by the ancient Macedonian leader Alexander the Great. In the course of conquering much of the known world, from Egypt to India, Alexander also gave his name to numerous cities.