Lysandra
Lysandra is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “liberator, one who frees.”
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how do you pronounce Lysandra?
ly-SAN-drah
where does the name Lysandra come from?
The feminine form of Lysander, from lysis, freedom, and andros, man: liberator.
Lysandra combines 'lysis' (loosening/freedom) with 'aner' (man/person), creating a name that means liberator or freer of people. It was borne by a Ptolemaic princess of ancient Egypt, connecting Greek and Egyptian royal heritage across the Hellenistic world.
the history of Lysandra
A historical Lysandra was a queen of Macedonia and a daughter of Ptolemy I Soter, by either Eurydice or Berenice.
who are famous people named Lysandra?
- Lysandra of Egypt (Ptolemaic princess, granddaughter of Antipater)
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quick answers about Lysandra
What does the name Lysandra mean?
Lysandra means “liberator, one who frees”.
What is the origin of the name Lysandra?
Lysandra comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Lysandra?
Lysandra has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Lysandra a boy or girl name?
Lysandra is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Lysandra?
Lysandra is pronounced ly-SAN-drah, with 3 syllables.
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