Alexandra (Greek: ?λεξάνδρα) is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (Greek: ?λέξανδρος, Aléxandros). The name was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors".
Alexandra
- Origin: Greek. Meaning: “man's defender”
- Best Nicknames: Alex, Alix, Allie, Allex, Allix, Ally, Lexi, Lexie, Sandi, Sandy.
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Alexandra fell out of the Top 100 for the first time since 1983 in 2015 but is still a popular choice.
Alexa is a female form of Alex. It is variously a given name in its own right or a short form of Alexandra, both of which come from the Greek, Alexandros. It can be broken down into alexo meaning "to defend" and ander, meaning "man"' making both Alexa and Alexandra mean defender of man.
The name Alex is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "defending men". One of the most evenly divided unisex names these days; strong and energetic, if overused, for both genders.
Rodolfo is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese equivalent. Rudy is the English diminutive or pet form of Rudolf/Rudolph/Rodolfo.
Alejandro = Alex, Alejo, Lalo, Jandro, Jano, Sandro m.
Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world. It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble".
The name Diana is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "divine".
What's your name? = ¿Cómo te llamas? Remember, when speaking to someone your age or younger, use a tú form of this phrase.
Giovanni is a male Italian given name (from Latin Ioannes). It is the Italian equivalent of John. Giovanni is frequently contracted to Gianni, Gian, or Gio, particularly in the name Gianbattista, and can also be found as a surname.
Salome Alexandra or Alexandra of Jerusalem (Hebrew: ??????????????? ????????, Shelomtzion or Shlom Tzion; 141–67 BCE), was one of only two women to rule over Judea (the other being Athaliah).
Alexandra's language of origin is Old Greek. It is predominantly used in Czech, Dutch, English, German, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Scandinavian, Slavic, and Spanish. The name Alexandra means 'defender of men'. It is derived from alexein which means 'to ward off, to defend' ; aner 'man'.
Jewish Baby NamesMeaning: Protector of Man. Alexandra is the feminine version of Alexander. Biblical: In the third century B.C.E., Alexander the Great spared Jerusalem from harm.
The name Alexandrina means Defender Of The People and is of Greek origin.
Apparently “sha” is the diminutive or nickname portion… you take that and add the “sa” sound from Alex-SA-nder or Alex-SA-ndra and you get “Sasha”! Nicknames are not always in connection with the original names. The “xa” sound in “Alexander” maybe like “sha” , as we pronounce “sha” in the name “Xiaomi” (“shyomi”).
