The name could be of one or two origins. It could be a Corsican form of Alexandra or it could be a Latinate form of the Greek female name, Lysandra, which is a feminine form of Lysandros Λυσανδρος , which is composed of the Greek elements, λυσις lysis (to release) and ανδρος andros (man).
Lysandra was borne by a daughter of Ptolomy I Soter.
Lysandra is also the name of a genus of butterfly.
As of 2011, Lisandra was the 2nd most popular female name in Estonia.
Very pretty! I can see this being used to honour a Lisa and a Sandra at the same time (or similar names, such as Elizabeth and Alexandra).
Lisa & Sandra are both currently very trendy in Estonia, this must be why many Estonian parents have also turned to Lisandra.
Aha! That’s very interesting.