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Sander

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Meaning

Derived from Alexander, of Greek origin, meaning "protector, defender".

Traits and personality

Numerology links the initials A, J and S to the number 1 — initiative, self-reliance and an entrepreneurial streak: someone more likely to set the direction than wait for others to. These are traditional readings, not a rule: everyone ends up becoming who they choose to be, whatever name they carry.

Initial
S
Syllables
2

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