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GirlPronounced American English /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzæn.dɹi.ə/; British English /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzɑːn.dɹi.ə/English language family

Alexandria

Feminine form of Alexander.

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Alexandria is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzæn.dɹi.ə/; British English /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzɑːn.dɹi.ə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzæn.dɹi.ə/; British English /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzɑːn.dɹi.ə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

Feminine form of Alexander. Alexander the Great founded several cities by this name (or renamed them) as he extended his empire eastward. The most notable of these is Alexandria in Egypt, founded by Alexander in 331 BC.

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Usage: english

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