Meaning Behind Name Alexandra

It is of greek origin and the meaning of alexandra is man s defender.

Meaning behind name alexandra. Meaning to defend and ἀνήρ anēr. ἀλεξάνδρα is the feminine form of the given name alexander greek. This is a translation used in most versions of the new testament of the name cephas meaning stone in aramaic which was given to the apostle simon by jesus compare matthew 16 18 and john 1 42.

It is the italian form of the female given name alexandra and the female form of the male given name alessandro. The name alexandra means defender of the people and is of greek origin. Latinate feminine form of alexander.

Alessandra may refer to. A lexandra as a girls name is pronounced al eks ahn dra. What does alexandra mean.

It became popular after the marriage of. I feel like my full name is too formal so my friends and family call me alex. Alessandra cappellotto born 1968 italian cyclist.

Meaning man thus it may be roughly translated as defender of man or protector of man. In greek baby names the meaning of the name alexandra is. A feminine form of alexander meaning defender of men used in britain since early 13th century.

Seldom used in the english speaking world before the 20th century. My name is actually alexandra. Derived from greek πέτρος petros meaning stone.