Defender of mankind
A rare variant of Alessandra, the Italian feminine form of Alexander. It is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). While less common than the single-L spelling, it retains the same regal and powerful etymology.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series The Witcher · The Witcher
A character in the novel series The Vampire Diaries · The Vampire Diaries
