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Alexander Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "alexander" is "defender of men", and is used often for "boys".

Name
alexander
Meaning
defender of men
Pronunciation
al-əg-zan-dər
Used for
boys
Syllables
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Alexander Name Details

Alexander is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of the elements alexin, meaning 'to defend' and aner, meaning 'man'. It has been popularized by various historical figures, including Alexander the Great, who was a renowned military leader of ancient Macedonia.

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