Unisex name
Sanda name meaning
“defender of humankind”
Sanda is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning defender of humankind. In European naming traditions, it is a short form of Aleksandra, ultimately from Greek Alexandros. The connection between this derivation and Indonesian uses of Sanda remains uncertain.
What does Sanda mean?
Defender of humankind
In Indonesian: pelindung manusia
Origin and cultural usage of Sanda
In European naming, Sanda is a short form of Aleksandra, from Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of humankind. This origin may not explain every Indonesian use.
How to pronounce Sanda
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦤ꧀ꦢ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮔ᮪ᮓ |
Is Sanda a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sanda is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Sanda ranks #805 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sanda
- Sandra♀Defender of humankind
- Sandy♂♀Defender of humankind
- Sandi♂Defender of humankind
- Sania♀Exalted, radiant
- Sabda♂♀Revered or authoritative utterance
- Sonda♀
- Said♂Happy, fortunate
- Santi♀Peace, serenity
- Sani♂Exalted, splendid
- Satya♂Truth, honesty, faithfulness
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
Famous people named Sanda
- Sanda Patrisia Komalasari
FAQ about the name Sanda
What is the meaning of Sanda?
Sanda means defender of humankind. In European naming, Sanda is a short form of Aleksandra, from Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of humankind. This origin may not explain every Indonesian use.
Is Sanda a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sanda is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Sanda have?
Sanda has 2 syllables (San-da) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sanda?
Sanda ranks #805 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sanda?
Notable people named Sanda include Sanda Patrisia Komalasari.
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