Boy name
Aleksander name meaning
“defender of humankind”
Aleksander is a masculine name meaning defender of humankind and is a European form of Greek Alexandros. The source name combines alexein, meaning to defend, with anēr, meaning man, whose stem is andr-. These two Greek elements together explain the meaning carried by the name Aleksander.
What does Aleksander mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Aleksander
A European form of Greek Alexandros. It combines alexein, 'to defend', with anēr, stem andr-, 'man'.
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Name combinations with Aleksander
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Aleksander, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Sabinus: of the Sabine people
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
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Meaning of each word
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
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Aleksander Vianney
Meaning of each word
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
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Meaning of each word
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
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Aleksander Natalis
Meaning of each word
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Natalis: relating to birth
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Meaning of each word
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Juan: God is gracious
- Timotheus: honoring God
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How to pronounce Aleksander
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦺꦏ꧀ꦱꦤ꧀ꦢꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮨᮊ᮪ᮞᮔ᮪ᮓᮨᮁ |
Is Aleksander a boy’s name?
Yes, Aleksander is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Aleksander ranks #3,163 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Aleksander
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Aleksander
- Aleksander · b. 1984
- Aleksander Giyai · b. 1990
- Aleksander S.U. Purba · b. 1965
- Aleksander Sutrisno
FAQ about the name Aleksander
What is the meaning of Aleksander?
Aleksander means defender of humankind. A European form of Greek Alexandros. It combines alexein, 'to defend', with anēr, stem andr-, 'man'.
Is Aleksander a boy’s name?
Yes, Aleksander is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Aleksander?
Aleksander is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Aleksander have?
Aleksander has 4 syllables (A-lek-san-der) and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Aleksander?
Aleksander ranks #3,163 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Aleksander?
Some ideas: Aleksander Sabinus Marciano; Aleksander Naftali Stephen; Aleksander Vianney.
Famous people named Aleksander?
Notable people named Aleksander include Aleksander, Aleksander Giyai, Aleksander S.U. Purba.
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