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Maria-Alexandra

Quick answerThe given name 'Maria-Alexandra' is a compound name consisting of 'Maria', derived from the Hebrew name 'Miryam', meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child', and 'Alexandra', derived from the Greek name 'Alexandros', meaning 'defender of the people'.

Girl · 6 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,441
TrendVintage
Peak year1972
Syllables6
Origin—
CultureChristian
ReligionChristian
Numerology5 Chaldean 9
Global rank#2,441

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

About the name Maria-Alexandra

The given name 'Maria-Alexandra' is a compound name consisting of 'Maria', derived from the Hebrew name 'Miryam', meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child', and 'Alexandra', derived from the Greek name 'Alexandros', meaning 'defender of the people'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Maria-Alexandra' is a compound name consisting of 'Maria', derived from the Hebrew name 'Miryam', meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child', and 'Alexandra', derived from the Greek name 'Alexandros', meaning 'defender of the people'. The name 'Maria-Alexandra' is commonly used in Christian cultures, particularly in Eastern European countries, and has been popularized by various saints and historical figures, including Saint Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Saint Alexandra of Rome.

Maria-Alexandra currently ranks #2,441 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.

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