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Sandro

Sandro is a masculine given name used in Italian and other Romance-language contexts. In Italian, Sandro is most commonly a diminutive form of Alessandro, the Italian version of Alexander, but it is also used as a given name in its own right. The name has historically appeared in various forms across Europe and Latin America, often carried by artists, athletes, and public figures.

Etymology and meaning: Sandro derives from the given name Alexander, which comes from the Greek name Alexandros,

Usage and cultural presence: In Italy, Sandro is frequently used as a standalone name or as a

Notable people: Sandro Botticelli (born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi; c. 1445–1510) was a prominent

See also: Variants include Alessandro, Alessandro, and Alexandre; related diminutives and derivatives may be used in

composed
of
the
elements
alexein
(to
defend)
and
aner
(man).
The
diminutive
Sandro
preserves
the
essential
meaning
of
the
root
name
while
functioning
as
a
familiar
or
affectionate
form.
nickname
for
Alessandro.
Beyond
Italy,
the
name
has
found
use
in
Spanish-
and
Portuguese-speaking
regions
as
a
personal
name,
sometimes
adopted
independently
of
its
Italian
origin.
It
has
been
borne
by
several
notable
individuals
in
the
arts
and
sports,
contributing
to
its
continued
recognition
in
various
cultures.
Italian
painter
of
the
Early
Renaissance,
celebrated
for
works
such
as
The
Birth
of
Venus
and
Primavera,
and
is
one
of
the
most
enduring
associations
with
the
name.
Sandro,
known
as
Sandro
de
América
(Roberto
Sánchez
Ocampo;
1945–2010),
was
a
famous
Argentine
singer
whose
career
spanned
several
decades
and
helped
popularize
Latin
romantic
music.
different
languages
and
cultures.