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Alejandra
defender of men
Origin
Greek
Used in
es
Origin and meaning of Alejandra
Alejandra is the Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from ancient Greek Aléxandros, combining aléxō, 'to defend', and anḗr, 'man': it means 'defender of men'. The name owes its prestige to Alexander the Great and remains a solid classic in Hispanic naming, never out of fashion even if not top of Spain's INE rankings. Parents choose it for its strong sound and long historical pedigree.
Variants around the world
How Alejandra sounds in other languages.
AlexandraAlessandraAlexandrine
Famous people
- Alejandra Guzmán— singer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alejandra mean?
The name Alejandra means defender of men.
What is the origin of the name Alejandra?
Origin of Alejandra: Greek.
What are the international variants of the name Alejandra?
International variants of Alejandra: Alexandra, Alessandra, and Alexandrine.