Alyaksandra

Alyaksandra is a feminine given name used in Belarusian contexts as the Belarusian form of Alexandra. It originates from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning “defender of men” or “defender of people.” The Belarusian spelling is Аляксандра, with the Latin transliteration Alyaksandra reflecting Belarusian phonology.

Related forms appear in many languages: Alexandra in English, French, and German; Aleksandra or Aleksandra in several Slavic languages; and Oleksandra in Ukrainian. The different forms reflect pronunciation and orthographic conventions of each language, while all derive from the same Greek root.

In Belarus and among Belarusian-speaking communities, Alyaksandra has been used in church records, literature, and everyday life, and remains in regular use in the Belarusian-speaking world and within the diaspora. The name’s long-standing presence is tied to broader Christian and European naming traditions that favor the Alexander/Alexandra family of names.

Nicknames and affectionate forms for Alyaksandra vary by language and family tradition, often drawing on familiar shortened forms of the name. Like many inherited names, Alyaksandra continues to be chosen for its classic connotations and cross-cultural recognizability.