Alexandra

Alexandra Meaning & Origin

About Alexandra
The surname Alexandra is derived from the given name Alexandra, which has Greek origins. It is a feminine form of the name Alexander, meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." The name gained popularity due to its association with Alexander the Great, the famous Macedonian king and military leader. As a surname, Alexandra is often used to denote a family's connection to someone named Alexandra or to honor the qualities of strength, protection, and leadership associated with the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Alexandra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Alexandra: 440
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,060
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alexandra based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Alexandra is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKSNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A40205360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE2 L EH0 G Z AE1 N D R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌælɪgˈzændrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKSNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alexandra in Braille

Here's how to represent Alexandra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Alexandra in braille

How to sign the name Alexandra using Sign Language

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

The name Alexandra in sign language

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