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Alejandro
Defender of men
Origin
GreekSpanish
Used in
es
Origin and meaning of Alejandro
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alessandro, from the Greek Aléxandros, made of aléxein, 'to defend, protect,' and anér/andrós, 'man' — 'defender of men.' It recalls Alexander the Great, the commander who forged an empire from Europe to Asia. Hugely popular in Spain and Latin America, where it ranks steadily among the top boys' names, it is majestic and sonorous, its open rhythm making it at once classic, strong and captivating.
Variants around the world
How Alejandro sounds in other languages.
AlexanderAlessandroAlexandreAleksandr
Famous people
- Alejandro González Iñárritu— film director
- Alejandro Sanz— singer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alejandro mean?
The name Alejandro means Defender of men.
What is the origin of the name Alejandro?
Origin of Alejandro: Greek and Spanish.
What are the international variants of the name Alejandro?
International variants of Alejandro: Alexander, Alessandro, Alexandre, and Aleksandr.