callandra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of callandra

What is the meaning of the name callandra ?

The baby name callandra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈlændrə/ (kuh-LAN-druh).

callandra is Greek in Origin.

Callandra is a modern feminine given name, most often treated as a spelling variant of Calandra. Calandra goes back to Greek kalandros, “lark,” known in zoological Latin and Italian, so the core sense is “lark” or “songbird.”

As a given name it sees occasional use in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century, while remaining uncommon. Variant forms include Calandra (more established), Kalandra, and the embellished Callandra; diminutives and short forms include Calla, Callie, Lani, and Andra. Some bearers interpret the name as a modern blend of Calla (from Greek kallos “beauty”) with the Greek-derived suffix -andra (“of man”), the element found in Alexandra and Cassandra; under this reading, Callandra can suggest “beautiful” or “defender/companion of man.” Either way, it carries a melodic, avian image with classical Greek roots.

⚙ callandra is a genuine rarity. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.