Alejandra
Spanish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Alejandra
Alejandra is the Spanish feminine form of Alejandro, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexandros), which combines "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man), meaning "defender of men." The name gained prominence through Alexander the Great and became widespread in Christian Europe, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions during the medieval period and beyond.
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Etymology
Alejandra is the Spanish feminine form of Alejandro, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexandros), which combines "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man), meaning "defender of men." The name gained prominence through Alexander the Great and became widespread in Christian Europe, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions during the medieval period and beyond.
Alejandra currently ranks #604 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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