This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Defender of men/humanity
- Origin
- Latin/Greek (feminine of Alexandrinus, from Alexander)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- al-ig-zahn-DREE-nuh
Alexandrina is a name from Latin and Greek roots, the feminine form of Alexandrinus, which comes from Alexander, and it means "defender of men" or "defender of humanity." It's pronounced al-ig-zahn-DREE-nuh, with the stress on the third syllable. It has the long, flowing shape of a classic name, with a built-in set of shorter forms to grow into.
Meaning & Origin of Alexandrina
Meaning: Defender of men/humanity.
Origin: Latin/Greek (feminine of Alexandrinus, from Alexander).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Alexandrina
al-ig-zahn-DREE-nuhIPA /ælɪɡzænˈdriːnə/
Popularity of Alexandrina
Alexandrina has always been very rare in the U.S. Its highest ranking was #2885 in 1914, when just 7 babies were given the name. By 2018, the latest year on record, it had slipped to #13880 with only 6 babies.
Names Like Alexandrina
These names have followed a similar path to Alexandrina in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Alexandrina mean?
Defender of men/humanity. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Alexandrina?
Alexandrina is pronounced al-ig-zahn-DREE-nuh (IPA: /ælɪɡzænˈdriːnə/).
Is Alexandrina a popular name right now?
Alexandrina peaked at #2885 in 1914 and is ranked #13880 as of 2018. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2018.)
Make Alexandrina Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Alexandrina, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Alexandrina? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
