Ancient history

What does the name Alexandria mean?

Alexandria (/ˌælᵻgˈzændrɪə/ al-eg-ZAN-dree-ə) is a feminine given name[2] of Greek origin. The name is derived from the Greek name Ἀλεξάνδρα (Alexandra), which is the feminine form of the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), meaning "defender of mankind". The name Alexandria was first used in the 4th century BC by Alexander the Great, who named the city of Alexandria in Egypt after himself.[3] The name became popular in England in the 12th century, and has been used as a given name for girls ever since.

The name Alexandria has several variations, including Alexandra, Alexia, Alexis, and Alysia. The name has also been used as a surname, such as in the case of the Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Amici (1786-1863).

Alexandria is a popular name for girls in the United States, and it was the 16th most popular name for girls born in 2019.[4] The name is also popular in other English-speaking countries, such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.