Celandra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Celandra

What is the meaning of the name Celandra ?

The baby name Celandra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈlændrə/ (seh-LAN-dra).

Celandra is in Origin.

Celandra is a modern feminine given name in English, probably created by blending the celestial-tinged prefix Cel- (linked to Latin caelum, “sky, heaven”) with the Greek-derived -andra (from andros, “man”) familiar from Alexandra, Leandra, and Lysandra. On that analysis - and by analogy with Alexandra - it is often read as “heavenly defender” or “sky-born warrior.” Some bearers treat it as a spelling variant of Calandra, from Greek kalandros, the lark, yielding the nature meaning “lark.”

The name is undocumented in classical or medieval sources and surfaces sporadically from the late 20th century in English-speaking countries, remaining rare and outside major popularity charts. Spelling variants include Selandra, Celandra, and Celandrah; related forms are Calandra and Cassandra. Possible nicknames are Cela/Celi, Celie, Lani/Lana, and Andra. Its lyrical cadence and hybrid roots give it a contemporary, romantic feel while hinting at either airy, sky-bound imagery or the lively song of the lark.

⚙ Celandra turns up in none of the birth registries or name datasets we cover. That's typically a sign of a rare name, a regional or traditional one, or a modern coinage. Either way, it remains a genuinely rare choice.