Isandro
Meaning of Isandro
Isandro is a masculine given name of Greek origin, traceable to the classical Lysandros—composed of lysis (“release”) and andros (“man”)—and thus traditionally signifying “liberator of man”; having been assimilated into Iberian and Italian naming traditions, it is pronounced [iˈsandro], with a voiceless alveolar fricative /s/ in Spanish and a voiced counterpart /z/ in Italian. In its transition into the Anglo-American onomastic landscape, Isandro has maintained modest yet steady usage: annual occurrences in the United States have ranged from five to eleven newborns between 2006 and 2024, aligned with Social Security rankings spanning approximately 876 (2011) to 933 (2022), indicative of its persistent niche appeal rather than widespread adoption. From an analytical standpoint, such data underscore the name’s role as a marker of classical erudition and cross-cultural resonance, favored by parents seeking a combination of etymological depth and phonetic clarity without recourse to ubiquitous trends. Consequently, Isandro occupies a distinctive position within contemporary naming practices, offering families a restrained yet intellectually grounded choice that accords with scholarly sensibilities while retaining a subtly international character.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ee-SAHN-droh (/iˈsandro/)
Italian
- Pronunced as ee-SAHN-droh (/iˈzandro/)
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