Girl name
Alexa name meaning
“defender of people, protector of others”
Alexa is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning defender of people or protector of others. It is a short form of Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexandros. The connection to Alexandra explains the shorter form, while Alexandros supplies the name’s meaning of defending people.
What does Alexa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Alexa
A short form of Alexandra, the feminine form of Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of people.
Name combinations with Alexa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Alexa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Alexa: defender of people, protector of others
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Devi: goddess, female divine figure
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Meaning of each word
- Alexa: defender of people, protector of others
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Mayang: a palm or areca flower cluster
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Alexa Nindya
Meaning of each word
- Alexa: defender of people, protector of others
- Nindya: faultless, blameless
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Meaning of each word
- Prasasti: commemorative inscription on stone
- Alexa: defender of people, protector of others
- Legi: sweet; a Javanese market-cycle day
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Alexa Safitri
Meaning of each word
- Alexa: defender of people, protector of others
- Safitri: related to the sun
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Meaning of each word
- Alexa: defender of people, protector of others
- Desti: born in December
- Kamala: blooming lotus
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How to pronounce Alexa
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦺꦏ꧀ꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮨᮟ |
Is Alexa a girl’s name?
Yes, Alexa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Alexa ranks #1,980 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alexa
- Alya♀Eminence, elevated rank
- Alfa♂♀The first, a beginning
- Alia♀High, elevated in rank
- Alma♀Nurturing, kindly
- Alifa♀Friendly, familiar, companionable
- Aliya♀High, exalted, elevated in rank
- Alva♂♀Elf, supernatural being
- Alda♀Old, advanced in age
- Alfia♀A thousand
- Alida♀Noble, of noble kind
- Alisa♀Of noble lineage
- Alesha♀Defender of humankind
Names with related meanings
- Andriani♀Possibly brave or strong
- Andriyani♀Brave, valiant
- Alexandra♀Defender of humankind
- Marisa♀Maria and renowned warrior
- Sudiro♂♀Very steadfast, courageous
- Marissa♀Maria and renowned warrior
- Andrea♂♀Brave, valiant
- Andriana♀Brave, valiant
- Fernanda♂♀Boldness in peace or travel
- Elda♀Warrior
- Louise♀Famous warrior
- Melda♀Wholehearted fighter
Famous people named Alexa
- Alexa Key · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Alexa
What is the meaning of Alexa?
Alexa means defender of people, protector of others. A short form of Alexandra, the feminine form of Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of people.
Is Alexa a girl’s name?
Yes, Alexa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Alexa?
Alexa is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Alexa have?
Alexa has 3 syllables (A-le-xa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Alexa?
Alexa ranks #1,980 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Alexa?
Some ideas: Alexa Rani Devi; Alexa Dara Mayang; Alexa Nindya.
Famous people named Alexa?
Notable people named Alexa include Alexa Key.
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