Feminine form of Greek Alexander meaning defender of man, common in Britain since early 13th century. Queen Victoria's first name was Alexandrina. A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century; it became popular after the 1863 marriage of future King Edward VII to Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
Helper, defender of man. Defender of men, helper. Alexander the Great was a 4th century Macedonian king for whom the Egyptian city of Alexandria is named.