The nameSandrina
Sandrina is a girl's name, mostly given in France in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Italian and Portuguese
Meaning
A diminutive of Alessandra, it goes back to the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
Origin
Italian and Portuguese.
History
First given in France in the mid 1950s, Sandrina peaked in the late 1970s, stayed in use in the 1980s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Sandrina
Sandrina in France
Sandrina was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 550 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Sandrina. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1978. Half of all babies named Sandrina in France were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sandrina in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sandrina mean?
A diminutive of Alessandra, it goes back to the Greek Alexandros, "defender of men".
What is the origin of the name Sandrina?
Italian and Portuguese.
Is Sandrina a girl's or a boy's name?
Sandrina is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Sandrina?
Variants and related names of Sandrina include Alessandra.