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Aleksandr

Boy · English · Long name

Meaning
Defender of the people
Pronunciation
ah-lick-SAHN-dur
Origin
English

Russian form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' meaning defender of men.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic, Russian, Greek

Commonly used in: Eastern Europe, Russia, United States

Alternate spellings

  • AlexanderEnglish / Greek

    English and Greek form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Aleksandr Pushkin

    1799–1837

    Russian poet and novelist regarded as the founder of modern Russian literature.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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