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Xandra (other)
Xandra is a given name or a nickname for Alexandra (alternate spelling Zandra). Xandra (Zandra) is the feminine equivalent of Xander (Zander). * Xandra (band), a Dutch musical group fronted by Dutch singer Sandra Reemer representing Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1979 * Xandra no Daibōken: Valkyrie to no Deai, (literally Xandra's Great Adventure: Encounter with the Valkyrie), an action-adventure platform game featuring character Krino Sandra (romanized as Xandra) *Xandra, a character played by Sheryl Cruz in '' Komiks Presents: Varga'' *Xandra, a fictional character in ''Doom 2099'' * Xandra (business), a global conversation design studio formed in Australia in 2016. Expanded to Los Angeles in 2017. *Xandra, Goddess of Adventure, a fictional character in ''Legend of the Three Caballeros'' *Xandra, a Xweetok from ''Neopets'' See also *Xander *Sandra (given name) *Sander (name) *Alexandra Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymolog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandra
Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "protector of man". The name Alexandra was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors". The earliest attested form of the name is the Mycenaean Greek ( or //), written in the Linear B syllabic script.Tablet MY V 659 (61). Alexandra and its masculine equivalent, Alexander, are both common names in Greece as well as countries where Germanic, Romance, and Slavic languages are spoken. Variants * Alejandra, Alejandrina (diminutive) (Spanish) * Aleksandra (Александра) ( Albanian, Bulgarian, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian) * Alessandra (Italian) * Alessia (Italian) * Alex (various languages) * Alexa (English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xandra (band)
Barbara Alexandra "Sandra" Reemer (17 October 1950 – 6 June 2017) was an Indo-Dutch singer and television presenter. She represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest on three occasions, tying with Corry Brokken for most appearances representing the country. In 1972, she sang the song " Als het om de liefde gaat" in a duet with Dries Holten (she was credited as "Sandra", he was credited as "Andres"); the duo came fourth. In 1976, this time credited under her real name, Reemer performed solo singing the song " The Party's Over", which reached ninth place. In 1979, she was credited as "Xandra" and sang the song "Colorado", which placed twelfth. She later returned to the contest to sing backing vocals (uncredited) for the Dutch entry in 1983, "Sing Me A Song", performed by Bernadette. On Dutch television Reemer (co)hosted popular shows including ''Sterrenslag'', ''Wedden, dat..?'' and ''Showmasters''. She died on 6 June 2017, following a long battle with breas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valkyrie To No Deai
In Norse mythology, a valkyrie ("chooser of the slain") is one of a host of female figures who guide souls of the dead to the god Odin's hall Valhalla. There, the deceased warriors become (Old Norse "single (or once) fighters"Orchard (1997:36) and Lindow (2001:104).). When the are not preparing for the events of Ragnarök, the valkyries bear them mead. Valkyries also appear as lovers of heroes and other mortals, where they are sometimes described as the daughters of royalty, sometimes accompanied by ravens and sometimes connected to swans or horses. Valkyries are attested in the ''Poetic Edda'' (a book of poems compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources), the ''Prose Edda'', the (both by Snorri Sturluson) and the (one of the Sagas of Icelanders), all written—or compiled—in the 13th century. They appear throughout the poetry of skalds, in a 14th-century charm, and in various runic inscriptions. The Old English cognate term appears in several Old Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varga
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Varga may refer to: * Varga, Hungary, a village in Hungary * Varga (astrology), a technical division in Indian astrology * Varga (band), a Canadian metal band * Varga (comics), a Filipino comic book character ** '' Komiks Presents: Varga'', a Philippines TV series * Varga girls, World War-II era pin-ups by Alberto Vargas * Varga Studio, a Hungarian animation studio * Varga (surname) * Varga, a character in ''Doctor Who'' episode "The Ice Warriors" See also * * Vargas (other) * Wergea Wergea ( nl, Warga) is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,560 in January 2017. There are two windmills in the village, De Hempenserpoldermolen and a paaltjasker. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doom 2099
Doom 2099 (Victor Von Doom) is a fictional anti-hero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was primarily featured in the Marvel 2099 series ''Doom 2099''. The character is based on Doctor Doom, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, writer and editor, widely regarded as one of the medium's major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. He gr .... The series was written by John Moore (cartoonist), John Francis Moore for its first two years, and by Warren Ellis for its third. Publication history Doom first appeared in ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #118, in a preview of ''Doom 2099'' #1. ''Doom 2099'' would run for 44 issues (January 1993 in comics, 1993 – August 1996 in comics, 1996), with Doom making notable appearances in ''2099 Unlimited'', ''2099: World of Tomorrow'', ''Ghost Rider 2099'', ''Hulk 2099'', ''Pun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend Of The Three Caballeros
''Legend of the Three Caballeros'' is an animated television series based on the 1944 animated Disney film ''The Three Caballeros'' and features the characters Donald Duck, José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles. It was first released in 2018 in the Philippines following the success of ''DuckTales''. In the United States, it was released on Disney+ when it launched on November 12, 2019, and later aired on Disney XD from August 7 to October 30, 2021. Premise When Donald Duck inherits a cabana from his great-grandfather Clinton Coot in the New Quackmore Institute alongside Brazilian parrot José Carioca and Mexican rooster Panchito Gonzalez, they discover a magical book that when opened releases a goddess named Xandra. The goddess explains that Donald, José, and Panchito are the descendants of a trio of adventurers known as The Three Caballeros, who long ago traveled to stop the evil sorcerer Lord Felldrake from taking over the world and ultimately sealed him in a magical st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neopets
''Neopets'' is a virtual pet website. Users can own virtual pets ("Neopets") and buy virtual items for them using one of two virtual currencies. One currency, called Neopoints, can be earned within the site, and the other, Neocash, can either be purchased with real-world money, or won by chance in-game. The website was launched by Adam Powell and Donna Williams in late 1999. Two years later, a consortium of investors led by Doug Dohring bought a controlling interest in the company and in June 2005, Viacom (the company that owns Nickelodeon) bought Neopets Inc. for US$160 million. On 17 March 2014, Viacom and Nickelodeon sold ''Neopets'' to JumpStart Games for an undisclosed amount. On 3 July 2017, Chinese company NetDragon acquired JumpStart. Gameplay ''Neopets'' allows users to create and care for digital pets called "Neopets" and explore the virtual world of Neopia. There is no set objective for the users, but they are expected to feed and care for their Neopets when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xander
Xander is an abbreviated form of the name Alexander and pronounced like "Zander". Alexander is the Latin form of the Greek name "Alexandros". The name's meaning is interpreted from "alexein" which means "to defend" plus "andros" which translates to "man, warrior" in a relationship or possessive form. Hence the meaning: defender of man. People ;Music *Xander (Danish singer) (born 1988), Danish singer (full name Alexander Theo Linnet) * Xander (Dutch singer) (born 1985), Dutch singer songwriter (full name Xander Venema) * Xander (South Korean singer) (born 1988), also known as Alexander (full name Alexander Lee Eusebio) *Xander de Buisonjé, (born 1973), Dutch singer *Xander Rawlins, a British singer-songwriter known for his British Army charity single "1000 Miles Apart" ;In arts and entertainment *Alexander Armstrong (or Xander Armstrong; born 1970), British comedian, actor and television presenter * Xander Bennett (born 1984), Australian screenwriter and author *Xander Berkeley ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandra (given Name)
Sandra is a female name, which is often used as a short form for Alexandra or Cassandra (given name), Cassandra. Alexandra is a feminine form of the male name Alexander, which is a romanization of the Greek language, Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος ''Alexandros''. It is generally interpreted to mean "protector of man" or "defender of man". The name Cassandra is also from the Greek language, Greek ( el, Κασσάνδρα: "she who entangles men"). Cassandra is known in Greek mythology, as the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. She was loved by Apollo and given the gift of prophecy but when she did not fall in love with him, he placed a curse on her so that no one would believe her predictions. Theoi Greek Mythology. Accessed July 24, 2010 See also * List of people named Sandra * Sander (name) * So ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sander (name)
The masculine given name Sander is a variant of Alexander, used in the Dutch-speaking areas of Europe (chiefly the Netherlands and northern Belgium), as well as Norway and Estonia. As of 1 January 2021, it is the 34th most common masculine given name in Estonia.Nimede statistika ''Sander''. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021. The feminine version is Sandra; there is another masculine version in some countries: Sandro. Given name * Sander Armée (born 1985), Belgian cyclist *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
