Alexandrea

Alexandrea is an English variant spelling of Alexandria, itself the feminine form of Alexander, which derives from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man. The name gained widespread use largely through the fame of Alexander the Great and the Egyptian city of Alexandria he founded. Alexandrea follows a pattern of elaborated or respelled feminine forms that emerged in modern English-speaking naming practice. Closely related forms include Alexandra, Alexandria, and Alejandra.