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Lysander

A name of Latinized origin.

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Lysander is a boy name with Latinized roots.

GenderBoy
OriginLatinized

Meaning and history

Latinized form of the Greek name Λύσανδρος (Lysandros), derived from Greek λύσις ( lysis ) meaning "a release, loosening" and ἀνήρ ( aner ) meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός ). This was the name of a notable 5th-century BC Spartan general and naval commander.

Notes and context

Usage: ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Λύσανδρος