What Sandra means
Sandra is a girl name of Italian origin meaning "defender of the people". It comes from Italian short form of Alessandra, from Greek alexo (to defend) + aner (man). It is pronounced SAHN-drah.
An Italian short form that became independent. Very common among Mexican women born 1960-1985.
Nicknames in Mexico: Sandy. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
