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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 Greatking

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