Aleksandrova

Aleksandrova is a Bulgarian and Russian surname that derives from the male given name ‘Alexander,’ meaning ‘defender of the people’ in Greek. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that an ancestor was named Alexander. The female form of this surname is ‘Aleksandrova.’

The surname Aleksandrova is most commonly found in Bulgaria and Russia, reflecting the historical influence of the Russian Empire in Bulgaria. Individuals bearing the surname are likely to be of Bulgarian or Russian descent.

Like many Eastern European surnames, Aleksandrova follows the naming conventions of using the father’s given name to create the surname. In this case, it signifies descent from a male ancestor named Alexander.

It is important to note that surnames often carry significant cultural and historical meaning. The prevalence of the surname Aleksandrova in Bulgaria and Russia reflects the enduring popularity and significance of the name Alexander in these regions.

Overall, the surname Aleksandrova holds a rich historical and cultural significance in Eastern Europe, particularly in Bulgaria and Russia, where individuals carrying this surname can trace their lineage to ancestors named Alexander.

There are approximately 83 people named Aleksandrova in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Aleksandrova.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Reni
  • Zane

Female

  • Aleksandra
  • Anna
  • Diana
  • Ekaterina
  • Jelena
  • Maya
  • Olga
  • Stefka
  • Svetlana
  • Teodora

Similar and related surnames

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