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Alexa
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of men
Popularity: #603
Alexa Meaning and Origin
The name Alexa is a girl’s name meaning “defender of men” and is of Greek origin. The name Alexa is a feminine form of Alexander and a short form of the girl’s name Alexandra. Alexa is also used as a short form or variation of other names in different cultures, such as Alessandra (Italian), Alejandra (Spanish), and Aleksandra (Slavic). In Greek, Alexa is derived from the name Alexandra, which means “defender of mankind” or “protector of humanity.” It is derived from the combination of the Greek words “alexō” (to defend) and “andr-” (man).
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