Alexandrie

Alexandrie is a French feminine form of the ancient Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements alexein, meaning to defend or protect, and aner (genitive andros), meaning man, yielding the overall sense of defender of men. The name rose to prominence through Alexander the Great, whose conquests spread it across Europe and the Near East. The Egyptian city of Alexandria, founded by Alexander in 331 BCE, bears the same root and helped cement the name's lasting cultural resonance. Related forms include Alexandra, Alexandria, Alessandra, and Alejandra.