Aleka

Aleka is a Greek feminine diminutive form of Alexandra, itself the feminine counterpart of Alexandros, composed of the Greek elements alexein, meaning to defend or protect, and aner, meaning man. The name Alexandros gained widespread cultural prominence through Alexander the Great, whose conquests spread it across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Aleka functions as an affectionate short form used particularly in Greece and Cyprus. Related forms include Alexandra, Aleksa, Aleka, and the diminutives Lexi and Sandra.