Alexandra

אַלֵכְּסַנְדרָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Jew-ish
• Meaning: defender of man

• Alexandra traces back to the same remarkable Jewish legend as its masculine counterpart. When Alexander the Great approached Jerusalem in the 4th century BCE, the high priest greeted him respectfully, and Alexander chose to spare the city. Jewish families began using the name to honor that moment, and Alexandra eventually emerged as an elegant feminine form carrying the same meaning: defender of the people. Queen Salome Alexandra, one of the only women to rule ancient Judea, gave this name genuine Jewish royal pedigree.

  Few names age as beautifully or offer such a treasure chest of nicknames — Alex, Lexi, Sasha, Xandra — letting your daughter choose her own vibe as she grows. It sounds commanding and elegant without feeling stuffy. A hidden Jewish origin story, a ruling queen in its lineage, and a name that fits any room she walks into — Alexandra is endlessly versatile.

• Potential Sibling Name:
  Eliana
  ,
  Alana
  ,
  Nathaniel
  ,
  Jason
• Theme: positive qualities