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Baby Name Alexander |
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Meaning of Alexander - What does the name Alexander means? |
Pronunciation: |
al-ex-an-der |  |
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Gender: |
Boy Name |
Origin: |
English |
Name Meaning: |
Popular name derived from the Greek Alexandras, a compound name composed of the elements alexein (to defend, to help) and andros (man): hence, "defender or helper of mankind." The name was borne by several early saints and martyrs which helped to establish the name's popularity |
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American, Biblical, English, German, Irish, Rumanian, Scandinavian, Scottish |
Shortened forms: | Al, Alec, Alex, Lex. | Pet forms: | Sandy |
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