/ http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif / 際際滷Share feed for 際際滷shows by User: SixelaGeorgeNihilasKhoiloveyou https://public.slidesharecdn.com/v2/images/profile-picture.png "You're all that I want,your that need ,You're my everything" Alexis, is pronounced a-LEX-iss. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Alexis is "defender, protector". Often used as a short form of Alexander, though it is from Alexius, the Latin spelling of the Greek Alexios. Saint Alexis (fifth century) was a popular saint of Edessa, venerated as a "man of God". Originally a boy's name, but now more commonly given to girls. Hockey player Akeksei Kovalev. Alexis has 14 variant forms: Alejo, Aleksei, Aleksi, Aleksio, Aleksios, Aleksius, Alexei, Alexey, Alexi, Alexio, Alexios, Alexius, Alexus and Alexy.