What Does the Name Alejandra Mean?
Alejandra is a girl's name of Greek (via Spanish) origin meaning “"defender of mankind".”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Alejandra |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Greek (via Spanish) |
| Meaning | "defender of mankind" |
| Variants | Alexandra, Alessandra, Aleksandra, Sandra, Alejandrina |
| Popularity | A long-standing favorite throughout the Spanish-speaking world; commonly shortened to Ale or Jandra. |
The meaning and origin of Alejandra
The name Alejandra means “"defender of mankind"” and has Greek (via Spanish) origins. The Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros (alexein "to defend" + aner/andros "man"). A classic, enduring Spanish given name.
Variants and related names
Alejandra is related to several other names you may recognize: Alexandra, Alessandra, Aleksandra, Sandra, Alejandrina. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Alejandra?
A long-standing favorite throughout the Spanish-speaking world; commonly shortened to Ale or Jandra.
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What does the name Alejandra mean?+
The name Alejandra means “"defender of mankind"” and is of Greek (via Spanish) origin.
What is the origin of the name Alejandra?+
Alejandra originates from Greek (via Spanish).
Is Alejandra a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Alejandra has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press