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Girl's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 2 JanuaryName day in 5 European calendars

Alexandra

[ˈalɛksandra]

Alexandra is the stately feminine counterpart to Alexander, boasting deep roots in ancient Greek history. Widely shared across English, German, French, and many other cultures, it offers flawless international recognition. Parents love it for its regal poise, musical cadence, and captivating strength.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Alexandra
Slovak:
Alexandra
Czech:
Alexandra
Hungarian:
Alexandra
Polish:
German:
Alexandra
Spanish:
French:
Alexandra
Italian:
Portuguese:
Alexandra
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Alexandra is a name of Greek origin, traditionally interpreted as protector or defender of mankind.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra), ženského náprotivku mena Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros). Základ tvorí sloveso ἀλέξειν (aléxein – odrážať, brániť, ochraňovať) a kmeň andr- podstatného mena ἀνήρ (anḗr, genitív andrós – muž). Tradične sa vykladá ako „ochrankyňa mužov“, voľnejšie „ochrankyňa ľudí“; odborná literatúra uvádza aj výklad „tá, ktorá odráža nepriateľských mužov“. Ide o odlišné výklady gréckeho zloženého mena, nie o konkurenčné jazykové pôvody.

Sources and scholarly methodology: Grécke zložky a tradičný význam: Online Etymology Dictionary – Alexander. Výklad odrážania nepriateľských mužov: University of Oxford, LGPN – Greek names in English. Ženská podoba, medzinárodné ekvivalenty a výslovnosť: Behind the Name – Alexandra. Doklady slovenských pádových tvarov: JÚĽŠ SAV – Slovo v slovníku. Domácka podoba Saša je doložená napríklad v profile Alexandra (Saša) Alexiová. Zoznam domáckych podôb je výberový a zahŕňa aj skráteniny. Audit nie je posudkom JÚĽŠ SAV ani Milana Majtána.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Alexandra is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ALEXANDRA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

18 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
2 JanuaryOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended Calendar
17 February
Švédsko
21 March
Austrian Calendar
21 April
Czech Calendar
18 May
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈalɛksandra]

V slovenčine sa vyslovuje [aleksandra], s prízvukom na prvej slabike; písmeno x označuje dvojicu spoluhlások [ks].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 4
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Alexandra
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Alexandry
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Alexandre
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Alexandru
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Alexandra!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Alexandre
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Alexandrou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
SašaSaškaSašenkaAlexSandraSandrička
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Alexandra
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Saša! Saška! Saši! Alex! Sandra!

Notable figures named Alexandra

29

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Alexandra Daddariová
US
born 1986Notable Figure

American actress (born 1986)

Alexandra Fiodorovna
1872 – 1918Historical Figure

Empress consort of Russia (1872–1918)

Alexandra Dánska
1844 – 1925Historical Figure

Queen consort of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910

Alexandra David-Néel
FR
1868 – 1969Historical Figure

French explorer, spiritualist, Buddhist, Taoist, anarchist and writer

Alexandra Maria Lara
RO
born 1978Notable Figure

German actress

Alexandra Stanová
RO
born 1989Notable Figure

Romanian singer

Alexandra
GB
born 1936Notable Figure

member of the British royal family

Alexandra Paul
US
born 1963Notable Figure

American actress

Test how Alexandra sounds with your surname

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4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:A.S.without dots:AS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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