Alexandria
- Pronunciation
- [A-lex-an-dri-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Defending men
- Origin
- Greek
Feminine of Alexander, means defender of mankind. The Alexandria city in Egypt founded by Alexander the Great in 322 BC. Also a place name in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Virginia.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandrea | Defending men | Female | Greek |
| Alexia | Defender | Female | Greek |