Lysander
[laɪˈsændər]Meaning
latinized form of the greek lysandros, from lysis "a release, loosening" and aner "man"
Background Story
Lysander is the Latinized form of the Greek name Lysandros, formed from lysis, "a release, loosening", and aner, "man". It was the name of a 5th-century BC Spartan general and naval commander, and it is used in Portuguese and in Latin American Spanish.
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