Meaning: Release; man, often interpreted as liberator
The story
From Greek elements for release and man. A Spartan commander bore the name in antiquity, giving it historical use beyond the modern interpretation liberator.
Nicknames
- Sandy
- Zander
Spellings & variants
- Lisandro
- Lysandros
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
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