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Alejandra

ah-leh-HAN-drah

/ˌɑːleɪˈhɑːndrə/

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Alejandra

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Spanish
Meaning
defender of mankind
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Female form of Alejandro. Same stress pattern.

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