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Lysander

Boy NameAncient Greek Origin

Meaning

Latinized form of the Greek name Λυσανδρος (Lysandros), derived from Greek λυσις (lysis) meaning "a

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Lysander and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Courage
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Success
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Integrity
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Spirituality
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Intelligence

Famous People Named Lysander

HMS Lysander

Three vessels of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS Lysander, after Lysander, a military commander of ancient Sparta.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Lysander Farrar

Lysander Farrar (May 2, 1812 Watertown, Jefferson County, New York – December 25, 1876) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Lysander (boat)

A Lysander is a small sailing boat, belonging to a type often known as a trailer sailer or pocket cruiser.

CharismaCreativity

HMS Lysander (1913)

HMS Lysander was a destroyer that served with the Royal Navy during the First World War.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Lysander Button

Lysander Button (September 2, 1810 – July 29, 1898) was the inventor of many of the early improvements made on hand and steam fire engines.

InnovationIntelligenceWisdom

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Lysander in Other Languages

Ancient GreekLysandra
SpanishLisandro

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