alexandra
アレクサンドラ
解説 Definition
英語圏の女性名。アレクサンダーの女性形で、「人を守る者」を意味する。
Alexandra is a feminine given name used in English and many other languages. It is the feminine counterpart of Alexander and historically carries the sense of a defender or protector of people.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
Alexandra は Alexander の女性形で、ギリシャ語の「守る」と「人」を表す要素から成る。「人々を守る者」という意味を核に、女性名・王族名・施設名に使われる場面を結び付ける。固有名詞なので通常 Alexandra と大文字で書き、愛称 Alex や Sandra との関係も覚える。
Link Alexandra with the more familiar masculine name Alexander. Both names contain Greek elements associated with defending and with a person, so the central memory is “a protector of people.” Alexandra is used as a woman’s given name and appears in the names of historical figures, royalty, and places named after people, such as Alexandra Palace. Always capitalize it as a proper name. Alex and Sandra can both serve as shortened forms, helping you recognize the full name when you encounter it.
例文
Alexandra is named after her great-grandmother who lived in Russia.
アレクサンドラは、ロシアに住んでいた曾祖母にちなんで名付けられました。
Princess Alexandra was known for her charitable work throughout her life.
アレクサンドラ王女は生涯を通じた慈善活動で知られていました。
Alexandra Palace in London is a popular venue for concerts and exhibitions.
ロンドンのアレクサンドラ・パレスはコンサートや展覧会の人気会場です。
alexandra の類義語・関連語
紛らわしい語
alexandra の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ギリシャ語 Ἀλέξανδρος の女性形で、alexein(守る・防ぐ)+ anēr/andros(人・男)から成る。「人々を守る者」が原義。関連語に Alexander、alexia(読字不能=言葉を守れない状態)がある。英雄アレクサンドロス大王と同根の由緒ある名前。
Alexandra is the feminine form of the Greek name Alexandros, known in English as Alexander. The name combines a Greek verb meaning “to defend” or “to ward off” with the stem andr-, meaning “man” or “person.” Its traditional interpretation is therefore “defender of people.” The feminine name passed into numerous European languages and became established in English through historical, royal, and religious naming traditions.
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