"Lexa" meaning in English

See Lexa in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈlɛksə/ [UK, US] Forms: Lexas [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛksə Etymology: A short form of Alexa or Alexandra. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Alexa}} Alexa, {{m|en|Alexandra}} Alexandra Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Lexa (plural Lexas)
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Lexa-en-name-G1A8salx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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