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Alexina
How to Pronounce Alexina
Pronounced al-ek-SEE-nuh /ˌæl.ɛkˈsi.nə/Low
Meaning: Alexina is a feminine form of Alexander especially favored in Scotland, alongside Alexandrina. Alexander comes from Greek elements meaning 'to defend' and 'man,' giving 'defender of men,' and Alexina passes that strong meaning into a graceful, distinctly Scottish feminine.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Alexina is a Scottish feminine of Alexander, whose Greek parts, 'to defend' and 'man,' combine as 'defender of men.' Popular in the Highlands and among Scottish emigrants, it offered families a dignified way to honor a father or grandfather named Alexander through a daughter.
It was never common in the United States, given to only around fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the mid-nineteen-tens, carried largely by Scottish-heritage families. A girl named Alexina then would be a great-grandmother today.
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What does the name Alexina mean?
It is a Scottish feminine of Alexander, from Greek roots meaning 'defender of men.'
How do you pronounce Alexina?
It is said al-ek-SEE-nuh /ˌæl.ɛkˈsi.nə/, four syllables with the stress on the third.
Is Alexina a boy or girl name?
Alexina is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Alexina?
Alexina was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the mid-nineteen-tens.