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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Similar Names to Alexandrine
Notable People Named Alexandrine
| Alexandrine Gibb was a Canadian athlete and journalist who pioneered women's sports and managed the first international women's team. |
| Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was Queen of Denmark and Iceland as the wife of King Christian X. |
| Baronne Miriam Alexandrine de Rothschild was an art collector from the prominent Rothschild family. |
| Alexandrine of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin - Alexandrine of Prussia became Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin through her marriage to Grand Duke Paul Frederick. |
