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Aleksandra

ɐ.lʲɪk.ˈsan.drə
a.lɛk.ˈsan.dra
ɐ.lʲɛk.ˈsâːn.drɐ
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

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Writing Systems

АлександраRussianUkrainianSerbianBulgarianMacedonian
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Characteristics
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Overall Rating
74/100
classic80%
mature65%
formal100%
upper class65%
wholesome100%
strong65%
refined80%
complex80%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Aleksandra is a variant of Alexandra, which originates from the Ancient Greek name Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexandra). Etymologically, it is derived from the Greek words ἀλέξειν (alexein), meaning 'to defend', and ἀνήρ (anēr), meaning 'man'. Thus, the name can be interpreted as 'defender of man' or 'protector of man'. It was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera, symbolizing 'one who comes to save warriors'. The name has been widely adopted in various cultures, particularly in regions ...

Etymology

Original Form:

Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexandra)

Evolution:

The name evolved from its Mycenaean Greek form 𐀀𐀩𐀏𐀭𐀅𐀨 (a-re-ka-sa-da-ra) to its modern variants, including Aleksandra.

Source:

Ancient Greek

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