Alejandra
/aleˈxandɾa/
Alejandra is a Spanish female given name.
Alejandra is a feminine given name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may encounter the variation Alejandrina for the name Alejandra.
How do you pronounce it?
/aleˈxandɾa/
Did you know?
- In some regions, the nickname Sandra is used as a shortened form of Alejandra, despite Sandra being a standalone name in English.
- While Alejandra is a common name, it shares its root with the word alejarse, which means 'to move away', though the two are not etymologically linked.
- The name Alejandra is the feminine form of Alejandro, which originates from the Greek name Alexandros meaning 'defender of men'.
Examples in context
- Alejandra es de Colombia. Es colombiana.Alejandra is from Colombia. She is Colombian.This sentence is useful for identifying where Alejandra is from and her nationality using Alejandra.Tatoeba #1110356 by alexmarcelo, translation #1110355 by frpzzd
- Hola, Alejandra, ¿cómo estás?Hello, Alejandra, how are you?
- Mi hermana se llama Alejandra.My sister's name is Alejandra.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Javier¿Has visto a Alejandra hoy?Have you seen Alejandra today?
- LucíaNo, no he visto a Alejandra.No, I haven't seen Alejandra.
- JavierElla es una buena amiga.She is a good friend.
- LucíaSí, Alejandra es muy simpática.Yes, Alejandra is very nice.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Alejandra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
