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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Alexandria is: Feminine of Alexander. Defender of mankind.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Alexandria is: A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century; it became popular after the marriage of the 1863 marriage of future King Edward VII to Princess Alexandra of Denmark.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Alexandria is: Defender of man.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Alexandria is: Defender of man.

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