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Pronunciation: ah-lek-SAHN-dər
Meaning
defender of mankind
Origin
Ancient Greek
History & Etymology
Aleksandër is the Albanian form of the name Alexander, which derives from the Ancient Greek name Alexandros (Αλέξανδρος). The name is composed of the elements 'alexein' (ἀλέξειν) meaning 'to defend, to help' and 'aner' (ἀνήρ) meaning 'man, warrior'. This etymology gives it the strong meaning of 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of men'.
The name gained immense popularity throughout the Western world due to Alexander the Great, the 4th-century BCE King of Macedon who created one of the largest empires of the ancient world. His conquests spread Hellenistic culture and the name Alexander far and wide. In Albania, the name has been historically significant, often associated with national heroes and figures, maintaining its strong and noble connotations.
Famous People Named Aleksandër
- Aleksandër Moisiu (Alexander Moissi)
- Aleksandër Meksi
- Aleksandër Xhuvani
Nicknames & Short Forms
- Leka
- Sander
Aleksandër in different fonts
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