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BoyPronounced Dutch /ˈsɑn.dər/Turkish language family

Sander

Dutch, Estonian, Danish and Norwegian short form of Alexander.

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Sander is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Dutch /ˈsɑn.dər/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationDutch /ˈsɑn.dər/
Language familyTurkish

Meaning and history

Dutch, Estonian, Danish and Norwegian short form of Alexander.

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Usage: dutch, estonian, danish, norwegian

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