The name Alexis is usually given to a Boy or Girl.
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The origin of the name lies in Greek.
Alexis is pronounced as a-LEK-sis
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Alexis is a short form of Alexandra, or Alexander. Alexandra originates in Greek language and means "protector of humanity". It is a feminine form of Alexander. Saint Alexandra was a martyr of the Diocletianic persecutions. Throughout history, there have been many members of royalty given the name Alexandra. In Greek mythology, Alexandra was a by-name of the goddess Hera. It was popularized by Alexander the Great.
Summary
Meaning
Defender Of The People
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Alexis | Girl's Baby Names | Bounty
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Meaning
Also used as a girls name,
Alexis' Old Greek origins mean 'defender' or 'defender of men'. The name has been used for various Saints over the years, most famously
Alexis of
Rome who was thought to be 'a
Man of God'.
Meaning, origin and history of the name Alexis - Behind the Name
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Meaning
From the Greek name Ἄλεξις (
Alexis) meaning "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints. It is used somewhat interchangeably with the related name Ἀλέξιος or
Alexius, borne by five Byzantine emperors.
In the English-speaking world this name is more commonly given to girls. This is due to the American actress
Alexis Smith (1921-1993), who began appearing
In movies
In the early 1940s. It got a boost
In popularity
In the 1980s from a character on the soap opera
Dynasty.
Origin
French, English, Greek, Spanish, Ancient Greek
Pronunciation
/a.lek.si/(French) /ə.ˈlɛk.sɪs/(English) /a.ˈlek.sis/(Spanish)