Meaning of the name Sawney

The name Sawney is usually given to a Boy. And we are pleased to let you know that we found the meaning of your name, Defender of man. The origin of the name lies in Greek, Scottish. Sawney is pronounced as SAW-nee

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Sawney is a Scottish variant of Sandy, itself a diminutive of Alexander. The name Alexander is a general European name, derived from the Old Greek name 'Alexandros', itself derived from the words 'alexein', which means 'to ward off or to defend', and 'andros or aner', which means 'man'. It means defender, helper, guardian of people. In other words, it is a name which signifies strength or protection. It was the name given to one of the greatest kings on Earth, Alexander The Great.

Summary

Meaning
Defender of man
Origin
Greek, Scottish
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
SAW-nee

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Meaning
Defender of man
Origin
Greek, Scottish
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
SAW-nee
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Sawney is a Scottish variant of Sandy, itself a diminutive of Alexander. The name Alexander is a general European name, derived from the Old Greek name 'Alexandros', itself derived from the words 'alexein', which means 'to ward off or to defend', and 'andros or aner', which means 'man'. It means defender, helper, guardian of people. In other words, it is a name which signifies strength or protection. It was the name given to one of the greatest kings on Earth, Alexander The Great.