Deandra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Deandra

What is the meaning of the name Deandra ?

The baby name Deandra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced dih-AN-druh (dɪˈændrə),dee-AN-druh (diˈændrə).

Deandra is English in Origin.

Deandra is a modern English feminine given name created by attaching the productive prefix De- to Andrea/Andre, or by blending Deanna and Andrea. Through Andrea (from Greek Andreas), it ultimately derives from Greek aner/andros, meaning “man, warrior,” so its sense is often interpreted as “strong” or “brave,” applied to a female bearer. In sound and structure it sits alongside Leandra and Diandra, which share the andr- root.

The name gained use in the United States in the late 20th century, with notable presence in African-American and Caribbean communities. It appears in public life and media, for example Barbadian cricketer Deandra Dottin and the sitcom character Deandra “Dee” Reynolds. Variant spellings include De’Andra, DeAndra, and D’Andra; related forms are Diandra, Leandra, and Deandrea. Short forms and nicknames include Dee, Andra, Drea, and Andi. The masculine counterpart is Deandre, related to Andre and Andrew.