Alexandria

Alexandria is a Latin and Greek feminine form derived from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements alexein, meaning to defend or protect, and aner, meaning man, thus carrying the overall sense of defender of men. The name gained widespread use largely through its association with the ancient Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE, which became one of the most celebrated centers of learning and culture in the ancient world. Alexandra, Alessandra, and Alejandra are among the many related feminine variants found across European languages, while Alexander and Alessandro represent the masculine cognates.