Alexia
From Greek Alexios, made feminine with the -ia ending: "defender, helper".
Meaning and origin
Alexia emerged as a modern feminine adaptation of the masculine Alexis, spreading through Greek, French, Spanish and English-speaking communities.
How to pronounce Alexia
| Catalan (Spain) | uh-LEK-see-uh /ə.ˈlɛ.ʃi.ə/ |
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