Alexandra
defender of mankind (Greek)
Alexandra is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 445, with 18,190 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
defender of mankind (Greek)
Derived from the Greek elements 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). While it possesses ancient Greek and European royal history, its presence in the Philippines largely reflects 20th and 21st-century American and global naming influences.
Alexandra is the feminine form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of man'. In the Philippines, it is widely used as a classic yet contemporary English-style name, heavily influenced by global English naming conventions and Western media.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to Alex, Alexa, Ally, Lexi, or Sandra. Commonly selected by urban and middle-to-upper-class families and often paired in compound names such as Maria Alexandra or Alexandra Nicole.
Related forms
- Alejandra Spanish
- Alexandrine French
- Alessandra Italian
- Aleksandra Russian
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Alexandra with common surname pairs
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How do I use Alexandra with two Filipino surnames?
Alexandra is the given name. The full name is Alexandra + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Alexandra a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Alexandra is number 445, with 18,190 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.