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Alexandria name meaning
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289
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in 2010
289
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Alexandria mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Alexandria
User Submitted Origins
Greek
67%
English
30%
Egyptian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Canada, the name Alexandria is of Greek origin and means "Defender/Protector of man".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Alexandria means "Defender of Man".
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Alexandria is of English origin and means "It can mean either 'Helper,' 'Defender,' or 'Savior.'".
- According to a user from Wisconsin, U.S., the name Alexandria is of English origin and means "Defender of men".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Alexandria is of Greek origin and means "Defending men".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Alexandria means "Defender of mankind" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Michigan, U.S., the name Alexandria means "Helper of man".
- A user from Utah, U.S. says the name Alexandria is of Greek origin and means "Alexandria can mean 'Keeper of the gate' or 'protector of humanity'".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Alexandria is of Greek origin and means "Feminine form of Alexander, or named after the city in Egypt named after Alexander the Great".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Alexandria
a city on the Mediterranean Sea, the chief port of Egypt.
Other Dictionary Sources
- The chief port of Egypt; located on the western edge of the Nile delta on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Alexander the Great; the capital of ancient Egypt
- A town in Louisiana on the Red River
Wiktionary
From Latin Alexandrīa, Alexandrēa, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexándreia), a city in Egypt bearing the name of its founder Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros) (Alexander the Great).
- A city and port in Egypt.
- A census-designated place in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States.
- A city in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States.
- A city in Kentucky, United States and one of the two county seats of Campbell County.
- A city, the parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota, United States.
- A city in Clark County, Missouri, United States.
- A village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States.
- A town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States.
- A town in Jefferson County, New York, United States.
- A village in Licking County, Ohio, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Scioto County, Ohio, United States.
- A borough of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States.
- A town in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States.
- An independent city in Virginia, United States.
- A city in Hanson County, South Dakota, United States.
- A former town in United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada; now a part of the township of North Glengarry
- A ghost town in British Columbia, Canada.
- A town in Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- A town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Alexandria was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, Danish, German, Latin, Portuguese, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Alexandria
Notable Persons Named Alexandria
Allie DeBerry
Allie DeBerry is an actress, model, and actor. Her ongoing career started in 2001. Allie was given the name Alexandria DeBerry on October 26th, 1994 in Kingwood, Houston, Texas, U.S. Allie is also known as Alexandria Deberry.
Sandi Thom
Sandi Thom is a pop music, folk music, rhythm, blues, and rock music musician. She was most prominent from 2004 to present. Sandi was given the name Alexandria Thom on August 11th, 1981 in Banff, Aberdeenshire.
Alexandria Mills
She holds the title Miss World America 2010, Miss World 2010, and Miss World America. Alexandria was born Alexandria Mills on February 26th, 1992 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Allie Trimm
She has been prominent since 2006. Allie was given the name Alexandria Trimm on October 27th, 1994 in San Diego.
Alexandria Sokoloff
Alexandria Anderson
Alexandria was born on January 28th, 1987 in Chicago. Alexandria is also known as Alex Anderson.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Alexandria
Notable Persons With the Last Name Alexandria
Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Saint Catherine of Alexandria was a saint. She holds the title Martyr and Virgin. Saint was born in 287 in Alexandria. She breathed her last breath in 305.
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria was a saint. He holds the title Pope of Alexandria; Confessor and Doctor of the Church. Saint was born in 296 in Alexandria, Egypt. He left this life on May 2nd, 0373.
Saint Cyril of Alexandria
Saint Cyril of Alexandria was a saint. He holds the title The Pillar of Faith; Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church. Saint was born in 376. He left this life in 444.
Clement of Alexandria
Clement of Alexandria was a saint. He holds the title Church Father and Theologian. Clement was born in 150 in Possibly Athens. He left this life in 215.
Theophilus of Alexandria
Theophilus of Alexandria was a pope. He was most prominent from 384 to 412. He left this life on October 15th, 0412.
Saint Alexander of Alexandria
Saint Alexander of Alexandria was a saint. He holds the title Bishop. He left this life in 326.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Alexandria | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 48.79% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 35.29% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.08% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 12.80% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Alexandria
People with the last name Alexandria are most frequently White, African American, or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Alexandria
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