Alexander
From Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), combining ἀλέξω (alexo), "to defend, help", and ἀνήρ (aner), "man": taken together, "defender of men".
Meaning and origin
Alexander is the Latinized form of the Greek name Alexandros.
How to pronounce Alexander
| English (US) | al-ig-ZAN-der /ˌælɪɡˈzændər/ |
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