Alejandra
Alejandra is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Spanish origin, meaning “Defender of the people”.
| Meaning | Defender of the people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ah-leh-HAHN-drah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Alejandra
Alejandra is the Spanish feminine of Alejandro, from Greek Alexandros, built on alexein, 'to defend', and aner, 'man'. The name spread through the fame of Alexander the Great and later through several saints named Alexander and Alexandra. In the Spanish-speaking world it became very popular in the twentieth century. Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán and Argentine poet Alejandra Pizarnik are well-known bearers.
Is Alejandra a Christian name?
Alejandra is not biblical, but several early Christian martyrs named Alexander and Alexandra made it a saint's name. It is common in Catholic families.
How popular is Alejandra?
A long-standing favourite across Latin America and Spain.
Gifts with the name Alejandra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alejandra mean?
Alejandra means 'Defender of the people'. It is of Greek, via Spanish origin.
Is Alejandra a Christian name?
Alejandra is not biblical, but several early Christian martyrs named Alexander and Alexandra made it a saint's name. It is common in Catholic families.
How do you pronounce Alejandra?
Alejandra is pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-drah.
Is Alejandra a boy or girl name?
Alejandra is usually a girl name.