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Aleksandra

ah-lek-SAN-druh

Popularity

#3323

falling

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,062

Peak Year

#126 in 2008

First Recorded

1965

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Aleksandra is a feminine form of Alexander, meaning 'defending warrior' or 'protector of mankind,' derived from the Greek words 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man).

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AleksAlexSandraOlaSasha

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Aleksandra Kollontai

    Russian revolutionary, diplomat, and feminist theorist

  • Aleksandra Kurzak

    Polish operatic soprano with international acclaim

Nicknames

AleksAlexSandraOlaSasha

Spelling Variations

AlexandraAlessandraAlexandriaAleksandrina

Similar Names

OliviaIsabellaAnastasiaValentinaSophia

Personality Traits

IntelligentStrongIndependentProtectiveAmbitious

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