Defender of the people
Pronunciation: al-ex-AN-dra
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Alexandra is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Defender of the people". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: al-ex-AN-dra. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Αλεξάνδρα
η protectress των ανθρώπων
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
al-ex-AN-dra
IPA
/ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndrə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Alexandra, the wife of Alexander the Great, was a daughter of King Philip II of Macedon. She was named after Alexander's mother, Alexandra, and was also known as Roxana. Her marriage to Alexander secured the Macedonian claim on the Persian Empire and solidified his position as a world conqueror.
356-323 BC
Alexandra, the sister of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, was a Christian martyr venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Tradition holds that she was an educated woman who converted many to Christianity through her wisdom and eloquence. She was arrested for her faith during the persecutions of the Emperor Maxentius and was tortured and beheaded.
4th century AD
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Translations
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Alexandra
defender of the people
אלכסנדרה
מנהיגה מגינה של האנשים
Αλεξάνδρα
η protectress των ανθρώπων
Alexandra
defensatrix hominum
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