Alexandra Rawlings

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexandra Rawlings — one who comes to save warriors
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexandra Rawlings is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alexandra is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Alexandra (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρα) is a female given name of Greek origin. It is the first attested form of its variants, including Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein; meaning 'to defend') and ἀνήρ (anēr; GEN ἀνδρός, andros; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "protector of man". The name Alexandra was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors". The surname Rawlings: Angela Rawlings (born 1978), Canadian author and poet (also known as "a.rawlings") Archibald Rawlings (1891–1952), English footballer Barney Rawlings (1920–2004), American bomber pilot in World War II Bec Rawlings (born 1989), Australian mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer Bernard Rawlings (Royal Navy officer) (1889–1962), British admiral of World War II Brady Rawlings (born 1981), Australian rules footballer David Rawlings (born 1969), American guitar player Donnell Rawlings (born 1968), American actor and comedian Doug Rawlings (born 1964), Australian rugby league footballer Edmund C. Alexandra is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alexandra reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alexandra

Meaning: one who comes to save warriors

Greek

Alexandra (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρα) is a female given name of Greek origin. It is the first attested form of its variants, including Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein; meaning 'to defend') and ἀνήρ (anēr; GEN ἀνδρός, andros; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "protector of man". The name Alexandra was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors".

Surname: Rawlings

English

Angela Rawlings (born 1978), Canadian author and poet (also known as "a.rawlings") Archibald Rawlings (1891–1952), English footballer Barney Rawlings (1920–2004), American bomber pilot in World War II Bec Rawlings (born 1989), Australian mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer Bernard Rawlings (Royal Navy officer) (1889–1962), British admiral of World War II Brady Rawlings (born 1981), Australian rules footballer David Rawlings (born 1969), American guitar player Donnell Rawlings (born 1968), American actor and comedian Doug Rawlings (born 1964), Australian rugby league footballer Edmund C.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alexandra is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alexandra by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alexandra Rawlings

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alexandra Rawlings:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alexandra?
The first name Alexandra originates from Greek. Alexandra (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρα) is a female given name of Greek origin. It is the first attested form of its variants, including Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein; meaning 'to defend') and ἀνήρ (anēr; GEN ἀνδρός, andros; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "protector of man". The name Alexandra was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors".
When was Alexandra most popular?
The name Alexandra reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rawlings?
The surname Rawlings originates from English. Angela Rawlings (born 1978), Canadian author and poet (also known as "a.rawlings") Archibald Rawlings (1891–1952), English footballer Barney Rawlings (1920–2004), American bomber pilot in World War II Bec Rawlings (born 1989), Australian mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer Bernard Rawlings (Royal Navy officer) (1889–1962), British admiral of World War II Brady Rawlings (born 1981), Australian rules footballer David Rawlings (born 1969), American guitar player Donnell Rawlings (born 1968), American actor and comedian Doug Rawlings (born 1964), Australian rugby league footballer Edmund C.
What are the origins of the name Alexandra Rawlings?
The name Alexandra Rawlings combines two different traditions: the first name Alexandra has Greek roots, while the surname Rawlings originates from English.
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