Type Settlement
Scripts Ἀλεξάνδρεια(Ancient Greek)
Meaning & History
From the Greek given name Ἀλέξανδρος (see Alexander), bestowed by Alexander the Great upon the cities he founded or conquered. This is the name of many cities throughout the world, notably in Egypt.
Related Names
RootAlexandros (given name)
VariantAlexandreia(Ancient Greek)
Other Languages & CulturesIskandariya(Arabic)
User SubmissionAlexandría