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Sander

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Boy Name day: April 22
Origin: Greek. Meaning: defender of man.
The name derives from the Greek Alexandros.

Name day for Sander

April 22

Why this day? Sander is a short form of Alexander, and shares its name day.

Sander is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Germany on April 22.

The story of the name Sander

Sander is a short form of Alexander. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — defender of man, and shares its name day, April 22.

On birth records, Sander is rarely written as such: the Sanders are Alexanders (20,522 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alexander page. Sander is also a short form of Aleksander.

Frequently asked questions about Sander

What does Sander mean?

Sander is a short form of Alexander, which means defender of man.

When is Sander's name day?

April 22, together with Alexander: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Sander a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alexander.

Sander's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 10/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 7/10

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