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Alexis Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "alexis" is "defender", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
alexis
Meaning
defender
Pronunciation
uh-lek-sis
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
3

Alexis Name Details

Alexis originated from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of 'alexin' meaning 'to defend' and 'aner' meaning 'man'. It has been used as a given name for both boys and girls in various cultures.

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