Alex
/alihks/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Alex is a English name meaning "Greek for "Defending men"". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Greek, from Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος); ἄλεξ (alex) 'to defend, help' + ἀνδρός (andros) 'of man'
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic alihks
IPA ælɪks
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as alihks. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Alex
- · Alexander the Great - King of Macedon
- · Alex Trebek - Television Personality
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