Sanda

Sanda functions as a feminine given name in several distinct traditions. In Romanian and Croatian, it is a short form of Alexandra, itself the feminine of Alexander, derived from the Greek elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man; the Latvian use follows the same origin. In Burmese tradition, Sanda is an independent name drawn from the Pali and Sanskrit word canda, meaning moon, reflecting a broader South and Southeast Asian naming convention that associates the moon with beauty and femininity. Related forms include Sandra, Aleksandra, and Chanda.