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Alexandra is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the male given name Alexander. The male name itself comes from the Greek elements 'alexein' meaning "to defend" or "to protect," and 'andros' meaning "man." Therefore, Alexandra means "defending men" or "protecting mankind." The name Alexandra gained popularity in various European countries during the Middle Ages due to the influence of queens and princesses named Alexandra. One notable example is Queen Alexandra of Denmark (1872-1952), who was married to King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. Throughout history, there have been several prominent figures with the name Alexandra. Some examples include: * Saint Alexandra of Alexandria (died around 280 AD), an early Christian martyr and saint; * Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1798-1860), born as Princess Charlotte of Prussia, who became the wife of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia; and * Alexandra David-Néel (1868-1969), a French explorer, spiritualist, and writer known for her travels in Asia. The name Alexandra has been used by various cultures throughout history and continues to be popular today. It is often associated with strength, elegance, and nobility due to its historical significance. The name also offers several attractive nickname options such as Alex, Alexa, Sandy, Sasha, or Lexie.