Day of Santa Alejandra, May 18. Names for girls

Alejandra is a name for girl of Greek origin that means 'the one that keeps the adversary away'. A name surrounded by legend and magic that will be perfect for your daughter. It is also one of the most frequent names nowadays, without being worn out by the use, since it maintains at all times its be

Alejandra is a name for girl of Greek origin that means 'the one that keeps the adversary away'. A name surrounded by legend and magic that will be perfect for your daughter.

It is also one of the most frequent names nowadays, without being worn out by the use, since it maintains at all times its beauty and fascination. He celebrates his name day on May 18, which is the day of Santa Alejandra.

Curiosities about the name Alejandra

By the meaning of her name, Alejandra has a strong, dynamic and courageous character, without losing a bit of delicacy and sensuality. His personality is surrounded by a great mystery, so it is very easy to receive the admiration of others. Noble and generous, Alejandra does not hesitate to give her help to those around her, being also a very competent person in the workplace.

The name Alejandra is known in all languages, although its Alexandra form is more popular. It owes its popularity to being the feminine of the name of that legendary figure of whom so much has been spoken that was Alexander the Great. Being the preferred name for many parents today, we find other possibilities in Sandra, Alessandra or Ale.

The name of your daughter evokes all those beautiful and delicate women of the Tsarsky Russia, since it was one of the favorite names for the ladies of the Slavic nobility. But if we speak of delicacy and sensitivity, we inevitably reach the enigmatic Argentine poetess Alejandra Pizarnik.

We know more about the Spanish presenter Alejandra Prat, daughter of the legendary Joaquín Prat and the Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán, a woman capable of moving half the world with the interpretation of her songs. And as a representative of beauty, we can point to the Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of May, consult our calendar of the names of May Saints. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Vélez. Editor of Guiainfantil.com