Alexandru
Defender of men
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Name day
Celebrated on August 30
Origin and meaning of Alexandru
Alexandru is the Romanian form of Alexander, from the Greek Aléxandros, joining aléxein, “to defend”, and anḗr, andrós, “man”: “protector of men”. Borne by Alexander the Great and by a long line of voivodes — Alexandru cel Bun of Moldavia, and Alexandru Ioan Cuza, first prince of the United Principalities in 1859 — it is one of the sturdiest boys' names in Romanian tradition, often shortened to Alex or Sandu. Its name day falls on 30 August.
Variants around the world
How Alexandru sounds in other languages.
Famous people
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza— prince
- Alexandru cel Mare— king
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexandru mean?
The name Alexandru means Defender of men.
What is the origin of the name Alexandru?
Origin of Alexandru: Greek.
When is Alexandru's name day?
Alexandru's name day is celebrated on August 30.
What are the international variants of the name Alexandru?
International variants of Alexandru: Alessandro, Alexander, Alejandro, and Alexandre.