Origin, Meaning, And History Of Saundra
The given name Saundra is the English variant of the name Sondra. Sondra, in turn, is a variant of the name Sandra, which was popularized in the English-speaking world by a character in Theodore Dreiser’s novelAn American Tragedy(1925) and the subsequent movie adaptation.
The name Saundra is believed to have originated in America and means ‘defender of the people.’ It may also have originated in Greek, related to the name Cassandra and means ‘shining upon men.’
Several other variants of the name Saundra includeSandra, Sondra, Sandie, and Sandy. The name is also spelled differently in various languages, such as Sanda (Croatian), Sandrine (French), Ola (Polish), Saša and Saška (Slovenian), Olesya (Ukrainian), and Alessa and Alexandra (Italian).
Common nicknames for the name Saundra include Cassandra, Sandy, Casondra, Sandy, Kasandra, or Sandi. You could also come up with a new nickname of your choice from the given name for your little one.
Saundra is a unique name choice that parents can choose for their child. Although it is not a popular name, you could make it popular by naming your child with it and helping them stand out from the rest of the crowd.
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How To Pronounce Saundra?
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Listen to the sound of the name Saundra in English.
Famous People With The Name Saundra
- Saundra SantiagoAmerican actress best known for her role as Det. Gina Calabrese in the NBC original crime drama series Miami Vice
- Saundra SmokesAmerican journalist and playwright who was a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, inducted into the Syracuse Press Club Wall of Distinction, and was a member of the Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company
- Saundra MeyerDemocratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 49th district between 2007 and 2008
- Saundra QuartermanAmerican actress most noted for her role in Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper
Saundra On The Popularity Chart
The following section contains graphs that will give you detailed information about the popularity and ranking of the name Saundra.
Popularity Over Time
The name Saundra was at the peak of its popularity during the late 1980s. The chart below contains more detailed information.
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There have been a few ups and downs in the ranking of the name over the years. Take a look at the following chart for more details.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Saundra
Popular Sibling Names For Saundra
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Boy Sibling Names For Saundra
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Girl Sibling Names For Saundra
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Sahndra
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Sandreia
Sandriana
Sandrin
Sandrine
Other Popular Names Beginning With S
Looking for more baby names starting with the letter S to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.
Names With Similar Meaning As Saundra
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Saundra?
The name Saundra means defender of the people, and warrior.
2. What is the origin of the name Saundra?
Saundra has a Hebrew and Jewish origin.
