How to Pronounce Aleksandra
Aleksandra / ah-lyehk-SAHN-drah /
The name Aleksandra is a Female name of Slavic origin meaning "Defending men". It is pronounced ah-lyehk-SAHN-drah.
Slavic Female
Meaning & Origin
Aleksandra is a Slavic name meaning "Defending men". Aleksandra originates from the Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος). It is composed of the elements 'alexein' (ἀλέξειν) meaning 'to defend' and 'andrós' (ἀνδρός), the genitive of 'anér' (ἀνήρ) meaning 'man'.
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Female
Phonetic ah-lyehk-SAHN-drah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ah-lyehk-SAHN-drah. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Aleksandra
- · Aleksandra Kollontai - Soviet diplomat
- · Aleksandra Kurzak - Polish opera singer
- · Aleksandra Zabelina - Russian fencer
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Aleksandra?
- Aleksandra is pronounced ah-lyehk-SAHN-drah.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Aleksandra?
- The correct pronunciation of Aleksandra is ah-lyehk-SAHN-drah.
- Is Aleksandra a Slavic name?
- Yes, Aleksandra is a Slavic name meaning "Defending men".
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