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The first name Sandrina is an Italian pet form of Sandra, which in turn is a short form of the name Alexandra. The latter has its roots in the ancient Greek Alexandros or Aléxandros (Αλεξανδρος).
What does the name Sandrina mean?
Sandrina is a girl's name that is regarded as an Italian pet form of Sandra. Sandra itself is a shortened form of Alexandra and derives from the ancient Greek Alexandros. The meaning can be directly translated as 'the protector of men,' 'the defender,' and 'the valiant.' These origins are found in the ancient Greek words aléxō (ἀλέξω) and aléxein (ἀλέξειν), which mean 'to ward off,' 'to defend,' or 'to protect,' as well as anēr (ἀνήρ), which means 'the man' or 'the human.' The name Alexander is well-known through Greek mythology and various figures in the New Testament. Variants of the name include Sandrine and Sandrah.
Where does the name Sandrina come from?
Sandrina is a feminine name with ancient Greek roots and means 'the protector of men.'
How do you pronounce Sandrina?
The name Sandrina has a three-syllable and harmoniously melodic structure. It is pronounced as 'San-dri-na' [zanˈdʁiːna]. The dark initial syllable combines with the light middle emphasis, creating an interesting sound balance. The long 'i' in the middle gives the name a forward-reaching note, while the open ending '-na' rounds off the sound softly and melodically. Sandrina conveys a charming and feminine impression – a name that radiates rhythmic clarity, a southern flair, and a friendly, confident presence.
When is the name day of Sandrina?
Sandrina's name day is celebrated on March 21, April 21, and May 18.
Popularity
In Germany, Sandrina is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking the name achieved was in 2008, at 933rd place. In the last ten years, Sandrina has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,718th.
Nicknames & pet names
Drina / Drinchen / Drine / Drini / Ina / Rina / Sand / Sandi / Sando / Sandra / Sandri / Sandrinchen / Sandrini / Sandro / Sandy / Sani / Sanni / Sara / Sina
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Famous people
- Sandrina Bencomo (Venezuelan model)
- Sandrina Zander (actress from Schloss Einstein)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sandrina
What is the origin of the name Sandrina?
Sandrina has ancient Greek roots and is an Italian pet form of the name Sandra, which itself is derived from Alexandra.
What does the name Sandrina mean?
The name means 'the protector of men' and derives from the Greek words for 'to ward off' and 'man.'
How popular is the name Sandrina?
Sandrina is particularly common in Italy and enjoys a certain popularity there, while it is less frequently found in other countries.