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Alexandria

“defender of mankind”

About the name Alexandria

Alexandria is a name of Greek origin, meaning ‘defender of mankind’. It is derived from the male name Alexander, which has historical roots in ancient Greece. Alexandria is also the name of a famous ancient city in Egypt, known for its significant cultural and scholarly contributions.

Meaning
defender of mankind
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
al-eks-an-DREE-ah(5 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Alexandriah
  • Aleksandria

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Middle names for Alexandria

  • Alexandria Marie
  • Alexandria Ann
  • Alexandria Grace
  • Alexandria Lynn
  • Alexandria Rose

Questions about Alexandria

What does Alexandria mean?
Alexandria is a Greek name meaning "defender of mankind".
How do you pronounce Alexandria?
Alexandria is pronounced al-eks-an-DREE-ah, with emphasis on the fourth syllable.
What are variants of Alexandria?
Variants of Alexandria include Alexandriah, Aleksandria.

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