Description:
This surname is derived from the Arabic word شندر, meaning 'star,' and is a patronymic name meaning 'son of Sharaf.' The name is most commonly found in the Middle East, but is also found in North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and the Levant. The name is also found among Muslims of various backgrounds. The surname may also be spelled Shnadar, Shnader, and Shnadera. The name is also found among Jews, who may be of Sephardic or Ashkenazi origin. The name is typically pronounced Shan-darr or Shan-der.
