Alexandra

The name Alexandra is the feminine counterpart of Alexander and means in short form 'the protector' or 'the defender.' This girl's name has its roots in the Greek Alexandros, which is derived from the ancient Greek words alexein (to protect, to ward off, to defend) and andros (man, human).

What does the name Alexandra mean?

Alexandra is the feminine variant of Alexander and can be briefly translated as 'the protector' or 'the defender.' The origin of the name traces back to the Greek name Alexandros, which is derived from the ancient Greek terms alexein (to protect, to ward off, to defend) and andros (man, human). A more precise translation could therefore be 'the one who wards off men' or 'the one who defends against (foreign) men.' The name was particularly popular in Germany between the 1960s and 1980s. Even today, Alexandra is still chosen as a first name for newborns, although its popularity has noticeably declined since the turn of the millennium. International variants of Alexandra include Alejandra (Spanish), Alessandra (Italian), and Aleksandra (Polish, Russian, Serbian). Common short forms that are also used as independent first names include Alex, Alexa, Alexis, Alessia, and Alessa.

How do you pronounce Alexandra?

The pronunciation of the name Alexandra is clearly structured and consists of four to five syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-le-xan-dra' [alɛkˈzandʁa], with the middle syllable being stressed. The distinctive consonant structure gives the name a certain stability. Alexandra conveys a classic and powerful feeling – it appears sovereign, tradition-conscious, and present.

When is the name day of Alexandra?

The name days for Alexandra are celebrated on March 21, April 21, and May 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Alexandra is a highly regarded first name. Currently, it ranks 207th on the list of the most common female first names for newborns. Its best placement was in 1974 when it reached 9th place. In the last ten years, Alexandra has been given as a first name approximately 4,600 times, placing it 150th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 129th.

Nicknames & pet names

Al / Ala / Alchen / Ale / Alea / Alec / Aleks / Aleksa / Alex / Alexa / Alexandria / Alexandrini Rossini / Alexi / Alexia / Alexiboss / Alexina / Alexis / Ali / Alix / Alla / Alli / Ally / Aly / Andra / Andria / Arla / Axel / Axela / Axelandra / Axi / Chalexi / Drandra / Exa / Ilex / Ixa / Klex / Landa / Le / Lessi / Lex / Lexa / Lexi / Lexie / Lexy / Ola / Sana / Sandi / Sandra / Sandri / Sandruschka / Sandy / Sascha / Sasha / Xana / Xandi / Xandii / Xandra / Ölex

Similar first names

Alexandr

Famous people

• Aleksandra Bursac (Serbian singer)
• Alexandra (German singer, guitarist, and composer)
• Alexandra 'Ali' Krieger (American soccer player)
• Alexandra Adi (American actress)
• Alexandra Bastedo (British actress)
• Alexandra Burke (singer)
• Alexandra Cadantu (tennis player from Romania)
• Alexandra Cassavetes (American film director)
• Alexandra D. Lublinskaya (Russian historian)
• Alexandra Daddario (actress)
• Alexandra David-Néel (1868–1969, French travel writer)
• Alexandra Fischer-Roehler (German designer)
• Alexandra Fjodorowna (last Russian empress)
• Alexandra Fonsatti (actress)
• Alexandra Freund (TV presenter from Germany)
• Alexandra Fusai (tennis player from France)
• Alexandra Geiger, née Hofmann (singer, musician ('Geschwister Hofmann', 'Anita und Alexandra Hofmann'))
• Alexandra Hagen (* 1968, German TV lawyer)
• Alexandra Horn (German actress)
• Alexandra Kamp (actress)