Origin, Meaning, and History of Aleksander
Aleksander is a masculine name of Greek origin and means ‘defending men,’ ‘protector of men,’ or ‘defender of people.’ Aleksander is a variant spelling of Alexander, which is a Latin name taken from the ancient Greek name Aléxandros. The name Alexander is composed of Greek terms ‘Alexo,’ meaning ‘to defend or help’ and ‘aner,’ meaning ‘man.’
It is also a Biblical name, making it appealing to religious parents. Alexander was Anna’s cousin and is often recognized as the son of Simon of Cyrene who managed to carry Christ’s Cross.
In Greek mythology, Alexander was another name for the hero Paris, and it also appears as the name of several characters in New Testament. The most famous bearer, however, was Macedonian King Alexander the Great. He created a vast empire out of Greece, Persia, Egypt, and parts of India in the fourth century BC. This name became popular throughout Europe as a result of his fame and later medieval tales involving him.
His military achievements and exceptional victories in battle established him as the standard against which many subsequent military leaders would measure themselves, and his techniques are still studied in military academies around the world.
The phonetic spelling of the mighty name Aleksander is a-lehk-SAN-dehr. The four-syllable name is quite popular and has many variations across different cultures. These include Alexandros in Ancient Greek, Zander in English, Alex in German, Sander in Dutch, Alex in Swedish, Alexandra in German, Iskandar in Arabic, Alexandros in Biblical Greek, Alexandre in Galician, Alastar in Irish, Alasdair in Scottish Gaelic, and Sikander in Urdu.
The name also finds mention in the fictional worlds of literature and film, includingAleksander Lukin, a fictional character inMarvel Comics.
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Aleksander On The Popularity Chart
The name Aleksander is a spelling variation of the name Alexander. Take a look at the graphs for more information about its popularity.
Popularity Over Time
The name Aleksander was given to 171 babies per million in 2014. Check out the graph to understand how the name fared on the popularity chart over the years.
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Aleksander achieved its highest ranking of 15,333 in 1985. This graph shows how its rating has changed over time.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Aleksander
These names sound similar to Aleksander’s and could be excellent choices if you’re looking for a name with a strong meaning. Scroll down.
Popular Sibling Names For Aleksander
Boy Sibling Names For Aleksander
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Girl Sibling Names For Aleksander
Aleksia
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Names With Similar Meaning As Aleksander
The name Aleksander can have several meanings. Here are a few more names that have the same meaning as Aleksander.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Aleksander?
The name Aleksander means defender of men in old greek, and a variant of name alexander.
2. What is the origin of the name Aleksander?
Aleksander has a Greek and Latin origin.
