Lysander - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Lysander \l(y)-san-

is pronounced lye-SAN-der. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "liberator". In Greek history, Lysander was a Spartan naval and military commander in 400 BC. Also the name of a character in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Lisandro is a Spanish form.

Lysander has 4 variant forms: Lesandro, Lisandro, Lizandro and Lysandros.

Lysander is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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