alexandra

Pronunciation
ah-leks-AN-druh

Gender
female

Origin

Greek

Ranking

  204 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Defender of mankind; Protector

Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander, is derived from the Greek elements alexo, meaning "defender" or "protector," and aner, meaning "man." In this case, it translates to "defender of man" or "protector of mankind." It was a former top 100 baby girl's name in the U.S. between 1984 and 2014, but has since fallen out of the top 200. Alexandria and Alejandra are also used today, albeit not as popular.

Famous People Named Alexandra

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  Youngest woman ever to serve in the U.S. Congress

  Alexandra Burke

  Singer and winner of The X Factor UK

  Alexandra Cousteau

  Environmental advocate and granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau

  Alexandra Paul

  Actress and environmental activist

  Alexandra Daddario

  Actress known for her roles in Percy Jackson films

  Alexandra Shipp

  Actress known for playing Storm in X-Men movies

  Alexandra Raisman

  Olympic gymnast and advocate for abuse survivors

  Alexandra Fuller

  Author known for writing about her life in Africa

  Alexandra Hedison

  Photographer and director

  Alexandra Patsavas

  Music supervisor for popular TV shows and movies

Famous Media with people Named Alexandra

    Alexandra the Great

    A character in children's books who goes on great adventures  

    Alexandra's Adventure in Wonderland

    A story about a girl named Alexandra who explores a magical world  

    Alexandra and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

    A children's book about a girl named Alexandra having a challenging day  

    Princess Alexandra

    A character in a fairy tale who learns about kindness and courage  

    Alexandra's Magical Garden

    A storybook about a girl who discovers a garden with magical creatures  

    The Adventures of Alexandra and Friends

    A series about Alexandra and her friends solving mysteries  

    Alexandra's Secret Diary

    A fictional diary of a girl with imaginative stories  

    Alexandra's Enchanted Forest

    A tale of a girl exploring an enchanted forest with talking animals  

    Alexandra's Quest for the Golden Crown

    A fantasy story about a girl on a quest to find a magical crown  

    The Chronicles of Alexandra

    A series of books about a young heroine's adventures in a mystical land