Alexandra β Baby Name Meaning and Origin
Alexandra is a feminine form of the name Alexander, which is of Greek origin. The name Alexandra means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of humanity'.
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Meaning of Alexandra:
Alexandra is a feminine form of the name Alexander, which is of Greek origin. The name Alexandra means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of humanity'. It is derived from the Greek words 'alexein', meaning 'to defend', and 'andros', meaning 'man'. Alexandra is a strong and empowering name that portrays courage, strength, and leadership. It is a popular choice for parents looking for a name with a timeless and classic feel.
- Gender: Girl
- Origin: Ukrainian, Hungarian, Russian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Icelandic, Roman, English, Norwegian, Romanian, Italian, Greek, French, Swedish, Catalan, Ga, Slovak, Romani, Germanic, Portuguese, Spanish
- US popularity: In 2022, 1544 newborns in the United States were named Alexandra (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1993 with 10717 babies.
Origin:
Ukrainian , Hungarian , Russian , Czech , Danish , Dutch , Icelandic , Roman , English , Norwegian , Romanian , Italian , Greek , French , Swedish , Catalan , Ga , Slovak , Romani , Germanic , Portuguese , Spanish
Similar Names:
Alexandera , Alexandira , Alexandrah , Alexandrea , Alexandria , Alexandrya , Alexanndra , Alexaundra , Alexsandra , Alexxandra
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What does the name Alexandra mean?
Alexandra is a feminine form of the name Alexander, which is of Greek origin. The name Alexandra means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of humanity'. It is derived from the Greek words 'alexein', meaning 'to defend', and 'andros', meaning 'man'.
What is the origin of the name Alexandra?
Alexandra is a girl's name of Ukrainian, Hungarian, Russian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Icelandic, Roman, English, Norwegian, Romanian, Italian, Greek, French, Swedish, Catalan, Ga, Slovak, Romani, Germanic, Portuguese, Spanish origin.
Is Alexandra a boy or girl name?
Alexandra is commonly used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Alexandra?
In 2022, 1,544 newborns in the United States were named Alexandra, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1993, with 10,717 babies given the name.
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