Lexa
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lexa
The name 'Lexa' is a feminine given name meaning "defender of mankind" or "man's defender," derived as a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek *Alexandros* (Ἀλέξανδρος), combining *alexein* ("to defend") and *anēr* ("man").
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Etymology
The name 'Lexa' is a feminine given name meaning "defender of mankind" or "man's defender," derived as a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek *Alexandros* (Ἀλέξανδρος), combining *alexein* ("to defend") and *anēr* ("man"). It is used primarily in English-speaking and Western cultures, often as a modern, diminutive variant of Alexandra, with no specific religious affiliation but occasional use among Christians due to its connection to saints named Alexandra.
Lexa currently ranks #4,827 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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