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Alexander (Alex) - Names

Meaning of the name Alexander (Alex)

Gender:

Male

Meaning:

“Defender of men” (in Hebrew)

Etymology:

It was derived from the Greek name Aléxandros (originally spelled Ἀλέξανδρος), which is a compound of two words: alexein (spelled ἀλέξειν, meaning “to defend”) and aner (spelled ανηρ, meaning “man”). Saint Alexander of Bergamo is the patron saint of Bergamo and Roman Catholic Diocese of Bergamo. He was very often depicted as a soldier. His feats day is celebrated on 26th August.

Variants in different languages:

German: Alexandre
Italian: Alessandro
Spanish: Alejandro
Portuguese: Alexandre, Alessandro
Finish: Aleksanteri
Russian: Aljeksandr (spelled Александр)
Polish: Aleksander

Fun facts:

One of the most recognizable songs by Lady Gaga is "Alejandro".

Name days:

Czech Republic
27th February: Alexandr

Greece
30th August: Alexander

Italy
3rd May: Alessandro

Poland
12th December, 26th February, 3rd May, 26th August: Aleksander

Sweden
12th December: Alexander

UK
2nd January: Alexander

USA
3rd March: Alexander

Famous people:

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918 – 2008), Russian writer
Alexander Gould (born 1994), American actor
Alexander Haig (1924 – 2010), American politician
Alexander I of Georgia (1412 – 1442), King of Georgia
Alexander I of Russia (1777 – 1825), emperor of Russia
Alexander I of Scotland (c. 1078 – 1124), King of Scotland
Alexander II of Georgia (1483 - 1510), King of Georgia
Alexander III of Scotland (1241 – 1286), King of Scotland
Alexander Levitov (1835 – 1877), Russian writer
Alexander Ludwig (born 1992), Canadian actor
Alexander McCall Smith (born 1948), Scottish author
Alexander von Humboldt (1769 - 1859), Prussian explorer
Alexandre Dumas (1802 – 1870), French writer

Additional information:

According to numerology a person who bears this name is very expressive, inventive, imaginative, creative and artistic. The name’s ruling planet is Mars, and its vibration is enthusiastic.

Popularity of the name:

England: 22nd in 2014
Germany: 22nd in 2014
Iceland: 2nd in 2014
Netherlands: 92nd in 2015
New Zealand: 7th in 2015
Scotland: 5th in 2015
Sweden: 11th in 2015
USA: 8th in 2015

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