Alexandra

Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings

Origin:English
Names Ending in ALong NamesFour+ Syllable Names
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How to pronounce the name Alexandra
Pronunciation guide for Alexandra
ARPA
AE2 L EH0 G Z AE1 N D R AH0
IPA
ˌælɪgˈzændrə

Pronunciation Breakdown

Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Alexandra

Syllables (4)

AE2 L EH0 G Z AE1 N D R AH0

Bold syllables indicate primary stress

Sound Breakdown

AE2
at (æ)
L
lee (l)
EH0
Ed (ɛ)
G
green (g)
Z
zee (z)
AE1
at (æ)
N
knee (n)
D
dee (d)
R
read (r)
AH0
hut (ʌ)

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

ˌælɪgˈzændrə

Standard international representation

Pronunciation Tips

• Alexandra has 4 syllables. Take your time with each part.

• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.

Name Statistics
Key metrics and characteristics of Alexandra

Structure

Character Count
9
Syllable Count
4
Vowel Ratio
44%
Name Family
alexa

Usability

Pronunciation Difficulty10/10

May be challenging for some

International Friendliness8/10

Works well across languages

DNA profile of the name Alexandra
Unique character and personality of the name Alexandra

Name Personality

The Elegant
Elegant
Sophisticated
Formal

Key Characteristics

Length
Long

Distinctive and formal

Rhythm
Melodic

Rich and expressive

Sound
Balanced

Mix of vowels and consonants

Ease
Complex

Challenging pronunciation

Global
Universal

Works across cultures

Heritage
alexa

Part of this name family

Letter Frequency

a×3
l×1
e×1

Most frequent letters in Alexandra

Visual Pattern

Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants

Name Statistics

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Syllables
4 syllables
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Ease of Pronunciation
Difficult
10/10 difficulty
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International Friendliness
Very Good
8/10 global ease
Pronunciation Difficulty Comparison

How does Alexandra compare to the average name?

Alexandra10/10 😬
10.0
Average Name5.0/10
5.0

Alexandra is harder than average by 5.0 points.

Difficulty Scale:

Very Easy (0–2)
Easy (2–4)
Moderate (4–6)
Challenging (6–8)
Difficult (9–11)← Alexandra
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Name Family

Names related to Alexandra (root: alexa)

Current Name

Alexandra

Related Names (15)

Short variations:

Alex
Alexa

Medium variations:

Alex-jay
Alex-lee
Alex-may
Alexader
Alexadra
Alexah
Alexan

Long variations:

Alex-james
Alex-sophia
Alexa-abby
Alexa-mae
Alexa-rose
Alexamarie

Alexandra belongs to a family of 30 related names.Showing 15 most common variations.

What does the name Alexandra mean?
The meaning and origin of Alexandra
English
name
//ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɹə//

Etymology for Alexandra pending research.

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-, stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”)). Feminine form of Alexander (“the man who repels [enemies]”). The community in Prince Edward Island is named after Queen Alexandra (1844–1925).

French
name
//a.lɛk.sɑ̃.dʁa//

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra). Feminine form of Alexandre.

German
name
//alɛˈksandʁa//

a female given name from Ancient Greek, masculine equivalent Alexander, equivalent to English Alexandra

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-), the stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Feminine form of Alexander.

Portuguese
name
//a.leˈʃɐ̃.dɾɐ//

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra

Dutch
name

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra). Feminine form of Alexander.

Swedish
name

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra). Feminine form of Alexander.

Norwegian
name

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra). Feminine form of Alexander.

Danish
name

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra). Feminine form of Alexander.

Czech
name
/[ˈalɛksandra]/

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexándra). Feminine form of Alexandr.

Romanian
name
//a.lekˈsan.dra//

a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra

Meaning Theme
The emotional tone and themes in Alexandra's meanings

Primary Theme

📖
Descriptive

Based on origin, place, or historical context

Theme Distribution

Natural
1
Descriptive
9

Key Themes

research.
Name Numerology
Numerological analysis and letter patterns for Alexandra

Life Path Number

8
The Achiever

Natural executives who excel at manifesting material success and authority.

Ambitious
Powerful
Business-minded
Authoritative

Most Common Letters

a×3
l×1
e×1
x×1
n×1

Sound Composition

Vowels
4(44%)
Consonants
5(56%)

Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong

Numerology Breakdown

a1
l3
e5
x6
a1
n5
d4
r9
a1

Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.

Notable People Named Alexandra
Famous individuals named Alexandra
👤

Alexandra von Hannover

German politician

Born: 1937

👤

Alexandra Mazur

Russian model

Born: 1986

👤

Alexandra López

footballer

Born: 1989

👤

Alexandra Stoddard

designer, life style philosopher and author

👤

Alexandra Harbold

American canoeist

Born: 1965

👤

Alexandra Paul

Canadian ice dancer

Born: 1991

👤

Alexandra Liao

Peruvian model

Born: 1989

👤

Alexandra Morton

Canadian marine biologist

Born: 1957

Where is Alexandra popular?
Countries where Alexandra ranks in the top baby names
🇷🇴
Romania
#5
2009
🇩🇪
Germany
#18
1978
🇮🇸
Iceland
#26
2016
🇦🇹
Austria
#60
2006
🇭🇺
Hungary
#75
2019
🇨🇦
Canada
#78
2017
🇧🇪
Belgium
#79
2003
🇳🇿
New Zealand
#82
2014
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Czechia
#88
2016
🇮🇪
Ireland
#88
2019
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Spain
#88
2011
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Switzerland
#88
2008
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Australia
#89
2015
🇵🇹
Portugal
#95
2018
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Norway
#96
2016
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Chile
#99
2013
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Sweden
#99
2009
🇮🇹
Italy
#185
2014
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United States
#221
2024
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France
#360
2018
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Netherlands
#429
2019
How popular is the name Alexandra?
Popularity rankings and trends for Alexandra around the world
Alexandra Popularity in United States
Historical ranking trend for boys named Alexandra

Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)

Alexandra Popularity in United States
Historical ranking trend for girls named Alexandra

Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)

Country Comparison
How Alexandra ranks across different countries

Showing top 10 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)

Parents who like Alexandra also like these names
Names similar to Alexandra in style, sound, and origin
AlexAlex-jamesAlex-jayAlex-leeAlex-mayAlex-sophiaAlexaAlexa-abbyAlexa-maeAlexa-roseAlexaderAlexadraAlexahAlexamarieAlexanAlexanaAlexandAlexandaAlexandarAlexandeAlexanderAlexander-ferbaAlexander-jamesAlexander-jayAlexander-johnAlexander-jordanAlexander-juniorAlexander-michaelAlexander-preslavAlexandera
What words rhyme with the name Alexandra?
Rhyming words for Alexandra
calandra
cassandra
chandra
lysandra
pachysandra
sandra
zandra

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Alexandra mean in English?
Etymology for Alexandra pending research.
What does Alexandra mean in French?
a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra
What does Alexandra mean in German?
a female given name from Ancient Greek, masculine equivalent Alexander, equivalent to English Alexandra
What does Alexandra mean in Portuguese?
a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra
What does Alexandra mean in Dutch?
a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra
What does Alexandra mean in Swedish?
a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra
What does Alexandra mean in Norwegian?
a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra
What does Alexandra mean in Danish?
a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra
What does Alexandra mean in Czech?
a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra
What does Alexandra mean in Romanian?
a female given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Alexandra
How popular is Alexandra in Australia?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Australia as of 2015, ranking at #89. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Austria?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Austria as of 2006, ranking at #60. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Belgium?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Belgium as of 2003, ranking at #79. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Canada?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Canada as of 2017, ranking at #78. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Chile?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Chile as of 2013, ranking at #99. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Czechia?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Czechia as of 2016, ranking at #88. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in France?
Alexandra is used but uncommon in France as of 2018, ranking at #360. While it is used as a girls' name, it's relatively uncommon.
How popular is Alexandra in Germany?
Alexandra is very popular in Germany as of 1978, ranking at #18. It ranks in the top 20 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Hungary?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Hungary as of 2019, ranking at #75. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Iceland?
Alexandra is quite popular in Iceland as of 2016, ranking at #26. It ranks in the top 50 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Ireland?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Ireland as of 2019, ranking at #88. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Italy?
Alexandra is somewhat popular in Italy as of 2014, ranking at #185. It ranks in the top 200 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Netherlands?
Alexandra is used but uncommon in Netherlands as of 2019, ranking at #429. While it is used as a girls' name, it's relatively uncommon.
How popular is Alexandra in New Zealand?
Alexandra is moderately popular in New Zealand as of 2014, ranking at #82. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Norway?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Norway as of 2016, ranking at #96. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Portugal?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Portugal as of 2018, ranking at #95. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Romania?
Alexandra is extremely popular in Romania as of 2009, ranking at #5. It's one of the top ten most popular girls' names in the country.
How popular is Alexandra in Spain?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Spain as of 2011, ranking at #88. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Sweden?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Sweden as of 2009, ranking at #99. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in Switzerland?
Alexandra is moderately popular in Switzerland as of 2008, ranking at #88. It ranks in the top 100 girls' names.
How popular is Alexandra in United States?
Alexandra is used but uncommon in United States as of 2024, ranking at #221. While it is used as a girls' name, it's relatively uncommon.
How do you pronounce Alexandra?
IPA: /ˌælɪgˈzændrə/ ARPA: AE2 L EH0 G Z AE1 N D R AH0 This name may be challenging for some to pronounce.
How many syllables are in Alexandra?
Alexandra has 4 syllables.
Is Alexandra easy to pronounce?
Alexandra can be challenging to pronounce. It contains sound combinations that may be unfamiliar to many people.
Is Alexandra easy to pronounce internationally?
Alexandra scores 8/10 for international friendliness. It's quite accessible to speakers of many different languages.
Who are some famous people named Alexandra?
There are 100 notable people named Alexandra. This name has significant cultural presence and recognition.
What names are similar to Alexandra?
Names similar to Alexandra include: Alex, Alex-james, Alex-jay, Alex-lee, Alex-may. These names share similar sounds or roots.
Is Alexandra a good baby name?
Alexandra is a good baby name, particularly if you value names that are internationally friendly.
Is Alexandra a boy or girl name?
Alexandra can be used for any gender, though usage varies by culture and region. Check the rankings section to see gender distribution patterns.
How do you spell Alexandra?
The name is spelled A-l-e-x-a-n-d-r-a. Common spelling variations include: Alex, Alex-james, Alex-jay.
What are common nicknames for Alexandra?
Common nicknames for Alexandra include: Ale, Alexy, Aleie. Nicknames often develop naturally based on personal preference and family traditions.
What middle names go well with Alexandra?
Middle names that pair well with Alexandra include: James, Rose, Grace. Consider the flow and rhythm when saying the full name aloud. Names with different syllable counts often create a pleasant cadence.
What sibling names pair well with Alexandra?
Sibling names that pair well with Alexandra include: Alex, Alex-james, Alex-jay, Alex-lee. These names share similar origins, sounds, or cultural backgrounds, creating a cohesive family naming theme.
Will teachers be able to pronounce Alexandra?
Alexandra has challenging pronunciation that may be difficult for some teachers and adults. You'll likely need to provide pronunciation guidance regularly. Consider whether you're comfortable correcting mispronunciations frequently, or if you prefer a more phonetically obvious name.
What culture is the name Alexandra from?
Alexandra has diverse cultural origins, with connections to Greek, English traditions. This multicultural heritage demonstrates how names transcend borders, being embraced by different societies and evolving across time. Each cultural influence adds depth and richness to the name's meaning and history.
Is Alexandra suitable for a professional career?
Alexandra works well professionally - it's internationally friendly for global careers. While name perception exists, professional success depends primarily on skills, work ethic, and personal qualities rather than name choice.
Is Alexandra a long or short name?
Alexandra is a long name with 9 letters (4 syllables). Longer names often have nickname potential and can feel more formal or traditional. They may be shortened in casual use.
What are common misspellings of Alexandra?
Common spelling variations of Alexandra include: Alexadra, Alexana, Alexand. Always verify the correct spelling with the parent.
What's the difference between Alexandra and Alex?
Alexandra and Alex are related names that share similar origins or sounds. Alexandra is spelled Alexandra while Alex is spelled Alex. The choice between them often comes down to personal preference, cultural background, or family tradition.