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Alexander
Defender of men
Origin
Greek
Used in
endees
Name day
Celebrated on August 26
Origin and meaning of Alexander
Alexander is the international form of the Greek Aléxandros, “defender of men”, made immortal by Alexander the Great. It is one of Europe's most widespread and regal boys' names.
Variants around the world
How Alexander is said in other languages.
AlessandroAlejandroAlexandreSashaAlex
Famous people
- Alexander the Great— king
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