Saundra
Meaning of Saundra
As a feminine appellation pronounced SAWN-druh (/ˈsɔːndrə/) and resonating with both Hellenic gravitas and Latin warmth, Saundra traces its etymological roots to the Greek name Alexandra—a compound of alexein (“to defend”) and andros (“man”)—whereby the consonantal evolution to “Saundra” yields a mellifluous cadence that glides across Spanish-speaking landscapes like the sweeping hem of a flamenco dress. Scholarly examination underscores its semantic density: a single name encapsulating the archetypal defender of humankind, enshrined in three measured syllables. California birth data from 1935 to 1992 reveal a statistical tapestry in which Saundra’s popularity surges like a fervent Mediterranean tide in the mid-twentieth century before receding with the poised grace of an autumnal dusk. Such historical flux, charted through official rankings and occurrence tallies, informs the name’s narrative as both a bastion of classical tradition and a vessel for maternal aspiration suffused with cultural hybridity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SAWN-druh (/ˈsɔːndrə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Saundra
| Saundra Santiago - |
| Saundra Mitchell - |
| Saundra Brown Armstrong - |
