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Alexina

Quick answerAlexina is a feminine given name meaning "defender of mankind," derived from the Greek name Alexios (Ἀλέξιος) via the masculine Alexander.

English · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#12,275
TrendStable
Peak year1915
Syllables4
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 3
Global rank#816

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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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