The baby name Lissandra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lɪˈsændrə (lih-SAN-druh).
Lissandra is English in Origin.
The baby name Lissandra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lɪˈsændrə (lih-SAN-druh).
Lissandra is English in Origin.
Rooted in Greek Lysandra (Λυσάνδρα), feminine of Lysandros, from lysis “release, freedom” + anēr/andros “man,” Lissandra carries the sense of “liberator” or “she who frees.” The name relates to Hellenistic history via Lysandra, a Ptolemaic princess active in the 3rd century BCE, which anchors the form in classical tradition.
The modern spelling Lissandra reflects Romance-language influence - especially Portuguese and Spanish - where Lisandra and Lissandra circulate; in Portuguese, the double s preserves the /s/ sound. It also echoes Alessandra/Alexandra and blends naturally with Lisa + Sandra. Variants and cognates include Lysandra, Lisandra, Alessandra, Alexandra, and the masculine Lysander; short forms Liss, Lissa, Lisa, and Sandra are common. Usage is rare in English-speaking countries but more familiar in Brazil and parts of Latin America, with a modest uptick internationally thanks to contemporary media and fantasy literature.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,666 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #401 | 5 | 3,185 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #540 | 2 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #648 | 4 | 9,488 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #839 | 13 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #846 | 96 | 12,708 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #908 | 9 | 8,487 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #974 | 10 | 5,561 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,165 | 19 | 17,781 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,436 | 11 | 9,415 |
Lissandra is popular in 29 countries — most recent births per country:
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