Aleksandra
/AE-L-AH-K-S-AE-N-D-R-AH/
The Slavic feminine of Alexander carries the full grandeur of the classical name with a sound that is entirely at home in the Slavic world, belonging to the naming tradition in a way that the Greek original never quite did. A name of confident feminine authority across Eastern Europe
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Aleksandra is a Christian girl name of Polish origin, meaning “The Slavic feminine of Alexander carries the full grandeur of the classical name with a sound that is entirely at home in the Slavic world, belonging to the naming tradition in a way that the Greek original never quite did. A name of confident feminine authority across Eastern Europe”.
Aleksandra is a girl's name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The Slavic feminine of Alexander carries the full grandeur of the classical name with a sound that is entirely at home in the Slavic world, belonging to the naming tradition in a way that the Greek original never quite did. A name of confident feminine authority across Eastern Europe" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among European, Greek families, Aleksandra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Aleksandra
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Aleksandra lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Aleksandra's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Aleksandra's saint & feast day →What does Aleksandra's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Aleksandra resonates in either tradition.
Aleksandra's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Aleksandra's full reading →
Does Aleksandra go with your family's names?
Aleksandra breaks into 10 sounds: /AE-L-AH-K-S-AE-N-D-R-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Aleksandra sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Aleksandra beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Aleksandra — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Aleksandra
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Aleksandra
What does the name Aleksandra mean?
Aleksandra means "The Slavic feminine of Alexander carries the full grandeur of the classical name with a sound that is entirely at home in the Slavic world, belonging to the naming tradition in a way that the Greek original never quite did. A name of confident feminine authority across Eastern Europe." It is a girl name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Aleksandra a boy or girl name?
Aleksandra is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Aleksandra?
Aleksandra is of Polish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Aleksandra a Christian name?
Yes. Aleksandra is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Polish origin.
What does Aleksandra mean in Polish?
Aleksandra originates from Polish, where it means "The Slavic feminine of Alexander carries the full grandeur of the classical name with a sound that is entirely at home in the Slavic world, belonging to the naming tradition in a way that the Greek original never quite did. A name of confident feminine authority across Eastern Europe."
What are common nicknames for Aleksandra?
Common short forms of Aleksandra include Aleki, Alek.
What is the numerology of Aleksandra?
Aleksandra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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