Alexandrine
Meaning of Alexandrine
Alexandrine is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl. It has French origins and is pronounced as ah-lek-sahn-DREEN in French, while in English it is pronounced as al-ig-ZAN-dreen. The name Alexandrine is derived from the Greek name Alexandra, which means "defender of mankind." This name has strong associations with strength, power, and protection. In terms of popularity, Alexandrine has had some occurrences in the United States over the years but hasn't been very common recently. Nonetheless, it remains a unique and sophisticated choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ah-lek-sahn-DREEN (/a.lɛk.sɑ̃.dʁin/)
English
- Pronunced as al-ig-ZAN-dreen (/ˌæl.əɡˈzæn.driːn/)
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Notable People Named Alexandrine
| Alexandrine Gibb was a pioneering Canadian athlete, journalist, and advocate for women's sports, known for creating the first international women's team and championing women's branches of sports across Canada. |
| Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was a queen of Denmark and Iceland from 1912 to 1947, known as the paternal grandmother of the current reigning Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II. |
| Baronne Miriam Alexandrine de Rothschild was a prominent art collector and member of the renowned Rothschild family. |
| Alexandrine of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin - Alexandrine of Prussia, daughter of Frederick William III of Prussia and Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, became Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin through her marriage to Grand Duke Paul Frederick. |
