Alexina
English · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Alexina
Alexina is a feminine given name meaning "defender of mankind," derived from the Greek name Alexios (Ἀλέξιος) via the masculine Alexander.
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Etymology
Alexina is a feminine given name meaning "defender of mankind," derived from the Greek name Alexios (Ἀλέξιος) via the masculine Alexander. It is used primarily in English, French, and Scottish cultures, often as a diminutive of Alexandra, with notable historical usage in 19th-century Scotland and among Christian communities.
Alexina currently ranks #12,275 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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