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Alexandros
defender of men
Origin
Greek
Used in
el
Origin and meaning of Alexandros
Alexandros comes from the ancient Greek Aléxandros (Ἀλέξανδρος), from aléxō, 'to defend', and anḗr/andrós, 'man' — literally 'defender of men'. Made famous by Alexander the Great, it remains one of Greece's most common and beloved male names, often shortened to Alekos or Alex. Parents love its stately sound and its direct line to ancient heroic history.
Variants around the world
How Alexandros sounds in other languages.
AlessandroAlexanderAlexandreAleksander
Famous people
- Alessandro Magno— king
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