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Alejandra

ah-leh-HAN-drah

Popularity

#576

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Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

54,054

Peak Year

#2,223 in 1994

First Recorded

1900

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Spanish feminine form of *Alexander*, derived from the Greek name *Alexandros* meaning 'defending men'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alejandra Guzmán

    Mexican rock singer and actress.

  • Alejandra Pizarnik

    Argentine poet and literary critic.

Nicknames

AleAlexAllieSandra

Spelling Variations

AlexandraAlessandra

Similar Names

IsabellaSofiaValentinaGabriela

Personality Traits

StrongProtectiveIndependentCharismatic

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