My real name is Aleksandra, but I've seen it everywhere spelled "Alexandra" and that the place of origin is Russian and Greek. Is Aleksandra, in this spelling, Russian also? If you know Russian, or are native of this great sub-zero nation, could you tell me?
Thanks!
Kimon
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Αλεξανδρα // Aleksandra
is 100% Greek and the feminine form of he male name Αλεξανδρος with comes from two words
ἀλέξω meaning "to defend" or "to protect" and
ἀνδρός man
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The name Alexandra is spelled Aleksandra in Russian because there is no such letter as "X" in Russian (well, there IS a letter that LOOKS like "X", but it is pronounced "KH"). Either spelling is correct. Alexandra is a common name in Russia, as it is in many European countries.
BTW, those "baby-naming" sites are so full of horse manure passing as facts...Alexander is 100% pure Greek in origin...nothing Albanian about it.
Kate H.
Spelled with a K, yes it's Russian.
John Jones
It's Greek ,its origins are found in ancient Greece. Check this out for additional info!
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This website says Greek or Albanian
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Defending men
Origin:
Albanian
Meaning:
Defending men
Pronunciation:
(ah lek SAHN drah) Â [Guide]
Form of:
Aleksander
http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Aleksandra.html