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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 sounds in other languages.
AlessandroAlejandroAlexandreSashaAlex
Famous people
- Alexander the Great— king
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexander mean?
The name Alexander means Defender of men.
What is the origin of the name Alexander?
Origin of Alexander: Greek.
When is Alexander's name day?
Alexander's name day is celebrated on August 26.
What are the international variants of the name Alexander?
International variants of Alexander: Alessandro, Alejandro, Alexandre, Sasha, and Alex.