Alejandro

Origen y significado de Alejandro

Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alessandro, from the Greek Aléxandros, made of aléxein, 'to defend, protect,' and anér/andrós, 'man' — 'defender of men.' It recalls Alexander the Great, the commander who forged an empire from Europe to Asia. Hugely popular in Spain and Latin America, where it ranks steadily among the top boys' names, it is majestic and sonorous, its open rhythm making it at once classic, strong and captivating.

Variantes en el mundo

Cómo se dice Alejandro en otros idiomas.

Personas famosas

• Alejandro González Iñárritu— director de cine
• Alejandro Sanz— cantante