Lexa

Lexa Meaning & Origin

About Lexa
The name Lexa is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is a diminutive form of the name Alexandra, which means "defender of mankind" or "protector of humanity." Lexa carries the same meaning, symbolizing strength, courage, and the ability to protect and support others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lexa are female.

Lexa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -27.87% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 K S AH0
🌐 IPA
/lexa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lexa in Braille

Here's how to represent Lexa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lexa in braille

How to Spell the Name Lexa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lexa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lexa in sign language

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