Alexander
/alihɡzandɚ/ Germanic Male 4 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Alexander is a Germanic name meaning "Defender of mankind". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Greek alexandros
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Male
Syllables 4
Phonetic alihɡzandɚ
IPA ælɪɡzændɚ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as alihɡzandɚ. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Alexander
- · Alexander the Great - King of Macedon
- · Alexander Graham Bell - Inventor
- · Alexander Hamilton - Founding Father of the United States
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