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GirlPronounced English /ə.ˈlɛk.sə/; Hungarian /ˈɒ.lɛk.sɒ/Hungarian language family

Alexa

Short form of Alexandra.

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Alexa is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ə.ˈlɛk.sə/; Hungarian /ˈɒ.lɛk.sɒ/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ə.ˈlɛk.sə/; Hungarian /ˈɒ.lɛk.sɒ/
Language familyHungarian

Meaning and history

Short form of Alexandra.

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Usage: english, german, hungarian

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