Aleksandra

Aleksandra is the feminine form of Aleksandr, itself the Slavic and Baltic adaptation of the ancient Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man, giving the overall sense of defender of men. The name spread widely across Europe through the legacy of Alexander the Great and later through royal and aristocratic use, becoming firmly established in Russian, Polish, South Slavic, and Baltic naming traditions. Notable bearers include Aleksandra Fyodorovna, the last Empress of Russia. Closely related forms include Alexandra, Alessandra, and Alexandru, while short forms such as Sasha, Saška, and Ola are common across its range of traditions.