Alexander

ah-LEX-an-der'uh-LEK-san-der'4 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
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MEANING

Defender of men

ORIGIN

Ancient Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man).

CULTURAL NOTES

The name has strong associations with leadership and strength, partly due to its historical use.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Widely popularized by Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.

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Alexander - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations