Boy name
Shandi name meaning
“defender of humankind”
Shandi is a masculine name commonly linked to Sandy, a short form of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning “defender of humankind”. Its source is Greek Alexandros, which combines elements meaning “defend” and “human being”. Shandy is a spelling variant related to the form Shandi.
What does Shandi mean?
Defender of humankind
In Indonesian: pelindung manusia
The ending -di occurs in names with different origins, such as Budi, Hadi, and Effendi. It has no shared meaning of its own; each complete name needs its own explanation. More boy names ending in -di →
Origin and cultural usage of Shandi
Can be a variant of Sandy, a short form of Alexander or Alexandra. Greek Alexandros combines elements meaning 'defend' and 'human being'.
How to pronounce Shandi
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦤ꧀ꦢꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮔ᮪ᮓᮤ |
Is Shandi a boy’s name?
Yes, Shandi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Shandi ranks #4,524 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Shandi
Famous people named Shandi
- Shandi Danuswarna · b. 1985
- Shandi Gozali A.Y.
FAQ about the name Shandi
What is the meaning of Shandi?
Shandi means defender of humankind. Can be a variant of Sandy, a short form of Alexander or Alexandra. Greek Alexandros combines elements meaning 'defend' and 'human being'.
Is Shandi a boy’s name?
Yes, Shandi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Shandi have?
Shandi has 2 syllables (Shan-di) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Shandi?
Shandi ranks #4,524 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Shandi?
Other spellings: Shandy.
Famous people named Shandi?
Notable people named Shandi include Shandi Danuswarna, Shandi Gozali A.Y..
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