Alexia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alexia
Alexia derives from the Greek name Alexios, formed from the root "alexein" meaning "to defend" or "to help," and carries the meaning "defender" or "helper." The name is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christianity and among Greek-speaking populations, with historical prominence in Byzantine culture and the Eastern Christian tradition.
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Etymology
Alexia derives from the Greek name Alexios, formed from the root "alexein" meaning "to defend" or "to help," and carries the meaning "defender" or "helper." The name is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christianity and among Greek-speaking populations, with historical prominence in Byzantine culture and the Eastern Christian tradition.
Alexia currently ranks #1,040 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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