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Andra

AHN-drah

Popularity

#7602

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

8,152

Peak Year

#243 in 1967

First Recorded

1917

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Andra is a short form of Alexandra, which is of Greek origin and means 'defending men' or 'helper of mankind'. It can also be seen as a variation of Andrew.

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Gender Split

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Andra Day

    American singer, songwriter, and actress.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

StrongIndependentCourageousProtective

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