Girl name
Alexandra name meaning
“defender of humankind”
Alexandra is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning defender of humankind. It is the feminine form of Alexandros, a name combining elements meaning to defend and man or humankind. Its relationship to Alexandros supplies both the meaning of the name and its feminine form.
What does Alexandra mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Alexandra
The feminine form of Greek Alexandros, combining elements meaning to defend and man or humankind.
Name combinations with Alexandra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Alexandra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
- Ica: gift, graciousness
- Feby: associated with February
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Meaning of each word
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
- Indriyani: senses; sensory faculties
- Sriana: splendour; prosperity
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Alexandra Wardani
Meaning of each word
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
- Wardani: one who fosters growth or increase
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Meaning of each word
- Maya: illusion, an apparent reality
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
- Dwina: two, second
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Alexandra Megasari
Meaning of each word
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
- Megasari: essence or heart of a cloud
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Meaning of each word
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
- Noviani: associated with November
- Puteri: daughter; princess
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How to pronounce Alexandra
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦺꦏ꧀ꦱꦤ꧀ꦢꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮨᮟᮔ᮪ᮓᮢ |
Is Alexandra a girl’s name?
Yes, Alexandra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 6% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Alexandra ranks #491 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Andriani♀Possibly brave or strong
- Andriyani♀Brave, valiant
- 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
- Soediro♂♀Very steadfast, courageous
Famous people named Alexandra
- Alexandra Gottardo · b. 1985
- Alexandra Asmasoebrata · b. 1988
- Alexandra mary · b. 1942
- Alexandra Askandar · b. 1972
- Alexandra · b. 1998
- Alexandra E. Mayor
- Alexandra Fabiola Glasmacher · b. 1978
- Alexandra Indrian Yunadi
- Alexandra Maria Kambey · b. 1954
- M Alexandra Nirmalawati · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Alexandra
What is the meaning of Alexandra?
Alexandra means defender of humankind. The feminine form of Greek Alexandros, combining elements meaning to defend and man or humankind.
Is Alexandra a girl’s name?
Yes, Alexandra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 6% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Alexandra?
Alexandra is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Alexandra have?
Alexandra has 4 syllables (A-le-xan-dra) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Alexandra?
Alexandra ranks #491 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Alexandra?
Some ideas: Alexandra Ica Feby; Alexandra Indriyani Sriana; Alexandra Wardani.
Famous people named Alexandra?
Notable people named Alexandra include Alexandra Gottardo, Alexandra Asmasoebrata, Alexandra mary.
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