Sandis
Greek via Latvian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sandis
Sandis is a Latvian name derived from the name Alexander, meaning "defender of men" through its Greek root *alexein* (to defend) and *anēr* (man).
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Etymology
Sandis is a Latvian name derived from the name Alexander, meaning "defender of men" through its Greek root *alexein* (to defend) and *anēr* (man). The name is primarily used in Latvia and among Baltic populations, with roots in both pagan Latvian tradition and later Christian adoption of the classical name.
Sandis currently ranks #4,527 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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