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San

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: March 20
Origin: Greek. Meaning: protector of man; defender.
Diminutive of Alessandra/Alejandra, from the Greek Aléxandros ('aléxein', to protect + 'andrós', man): 'she who protects men'.

Name day for San

March 20

Why this day? San is a short form of Sandra, and shares its name day.

San is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Germany on August 18; Spain and Argentina on March 20; France on April 2.

The story of the name San

San is a short form of Sandra. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — protector of man; defender, and shares its name day, March 20.

On birth records, San is rarely written as such: the Sans are Sandras (98,381 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Sandra page. San is also a short form of Alexandra, Sanae, Alessandra.

Frequently asked questions about San

What does San mean?

San is a short form of Sandra, which means protector of man; defender.

When is San's name day?

March 20, together with Sandra: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is San a name in its own right?

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

San's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for San

Top 10

  1. Bruna96%
  2. Marwa96%
  3. Mariela96%
  4. Jana96%
  5. June93%
  6. Bianca93%
  7. Sarah92%
  8. Lia92%
  9. Cloe92%
  10. Aya92%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna59%
  2. Alaia60%
  3. Violeta60%
  4. Zoé62%
  5. Iris67%
  6. Mariam67%
  7. Antonella67%
  8. Maryam67%
  9. Greta67%
  10. Maia69%

Love potential for San

Bottom 10

  1. Luna50%
  2. Iris54%
  3. Maia58%
  4. Ada58%
  5. Alaia60%
  6. Violeta60%
  7. Anaïs61%
  8. Thais62%
  9. Maya63%
  10. Zoé64%

Professional potential for San

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Zoé46%
  3. Maia48%
  4. Anaïs49%
  5. Ona49%
  6. Mia51%
  7. Ada52%
  8. Naïa52%
  9. Salomé55%
  10. Jara55%

Crush potential for San

Top 10

  1. Cloe96%
  2. Marwa96%
  3. Bianca96%
  4. Daniella96%
  5. Bruna96%
  6. Mariela96%
  7. Lia96%
  8. Alexia96%
  9. Jana96%
  10. Aya94%

Bottom 10

  1. Antonella56%
  2. Violeta60%
  3. Alaia60%
  4. Nagore60%
  5. Maryam60%
  6. Mariam64%
  7. Luna65%
  8. Ada66%
  9. Nicole67%
  10. Iris68%
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