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What does the name Alexander mean? What is the meaning of the name Alexander
Meaning of Alexander: Name Alexander in the Greek origin, means Man's Defender, Warrior. Name Alexander is of Greek origin and is a Boy name.
The name derives from the Greek name Aléxandros and is possibly most famously associated with the 4th-century BCE king of Macedonia, Alexander the Great.
Meaning
Man's Defender, Warrior
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 9 characters
Spell
A-L-E-X-A-N-D-E-R
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Pythagorean Numerology
3
Indian Vedic Numerology
5
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Famous people with name Alexander (Namesakes)
- Christopher Alexander
Christopher Wolfgang Alexander (born 4 October 1936 in Vienna, Austria) is a widely influential British-American architect and design theorist, and currently emeritus professor at the University of California, Berkeley.
- Jason Alexander
Jay Scott Greenspan (born September 23, 1959), known by his stage name Jason Alexander, is an American actor, comedian, singer, and director.
- Jane Alexander
Jane Alexander (born October 28, 1939) is an American author, actress, and former director of the National Endowment for the Arts.
- Lamar Alexander
Andrew Lamar Alexander Jr. (born July 3, 1940) is an American politician who is currently serving as the senior United States Senator from Tennessee, a seat he has held since 2003.
- Douglas Alexander
Douglas Garven Alexander (born 26 October 1967) is a British Labour Party politician who served in the Cabinet from 2006 to 2010 under Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown in the roles of Secretary of State for Scotland, Secretary of State for Transport and Secretary of State for International Development.
- Alexander Payne
Constantine Alexander Payne (; born February 10, 1961) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for the films Election (1999), About Schmidt (2002), Sideways (2004), The Descendants (2011), Nebraska (2013), and Downsizing (2017).
- Alexander Armstrong
Alexander Henry Fenwick Armstrong (born 2 March 1970) is an English actor, television and radio presenter and singer, best known as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller and as host of the BBC TV game show Pointless.
- Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander (born August 30, 1977) is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).
- Greg Alexander
Gregory Peter Stephen "Greg" Alexander (born 4 March 1965), also known by the nickname of "Brandy", is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, who has since become a radio, television commentator and noted rugby league journalist.
- Alexander Hleb
Aliaksandr Paulavich Hleb (Belarusian: Аляксандр Паўлавіч Глеб, pronounced [alʲaˈksandar ɣlʲeb]; Russian: Александр Павлович Глеб; born 1 May 1981), commonly referred to in English as Alexander Hleb, is a Belarusian former professional footballer.
- Willie Alexander
Willie "Loco" Alexander (born January 13, 1943) is an American singer and keyboardist based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- Alexander Zickler
Alexander Zickler (born 28 February 1974) is a German retired footballer who played as a striker.
- Kermit Alexander
Kermit Joseph Alexander (born January 4, 1941) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League.
- Graham Alexander
Graham Alexander (born 10 October 1971) is a professional football manager and former player who is the manager of League Two club Salford City.
- Alexander Ludwig
Alexander Ludwig (born May 7, 1992) is a Canadian actor, singer and model.
- Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Lars-Åke Gustafsson (born 15 January 1987) is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist.
- Alexander Dobrindt
Alexander Dobrindt (born 7 June 1970) is a German politician of the Christian Social Union of Bavaria (CSU).
- Cliff Alexander
Cliff Alexander (born November 16, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Le Mans Sarthe of the LNB Pro A. He completed his freshman season at the University of Kansas for the Jayhawks' on their 2014–15 team.
- Alexander Gauland
Eberhardt Alexander Gauland (born 20 February 1941) is a right-wing German politician, journalist and lawyer who has served as leader of the German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Bundestag since September 2017 and co-leader of the party from December 2017 to November 2019.
- Alexander Dreymon
Alexander Dreymon (born Alexander Doetsch; 7 February 1983) is a German-born actor.
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Krittika Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra for Alexander is Krittika. The name Alexander is associated with the deity Agni (God of Fire), and is ruled by the Sun. The symbol for Alexander is Knife or Spear, and it is characterized by Energy, Power. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Sharp, Fiery.| name | Krittika |
| Deity | Agni (God of Fire) |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Symbol | Knife or Spear |
| Primary Quality | Energy, Power |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Sharp, Fiery |
Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology) - 3
Baby Name Alexander Numerology: Name Alexander has a number value of 3 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
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Syllables in Alexander Name
How many syllables in baby name Alexander? Alexander has 4 syllables. The name "Alexander" can be divided into 4 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Alexander? | 4 (ale - xan - der) |
| Numbers of characters: | 9 |
| Unique letters: | 7 (a, l, e, x, n, d, r) |
| Alexander backwards: | rednaxela |
| Alexander sorted alphabetically: | aadeelnrx |
Name Alexander is combinations of, 2 occurances of A, 1 occurance of L, 2 occurances of E, 1 occurance of X, 1 occurance of N, 1 occurance of D, 1 occurance of R.
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How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Alexander
Alexander's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Alexander on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Alexander! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Alexander, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Alexander! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Alexander
What is the meaning of Alexander?
Name Alexander means Man's Defender, Warrior as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Alexander Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Alexander?
Name Alexander has numerology 5 as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Alexander?
The lucky number of name Alexander is 5 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Alexander name?
The name Alexander has 9 letters. The name Alexander consists of 1 word with 9 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Alexander?
Name Alexander belongs to Krittika nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Alexander come from?
Alexander is a Greek name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Alexander?
The name Alexander is of Greek origin and is used within communities.
What does Alexander mean?
Name Alexander means Man's Defender, Warrior as per The ParentZ
What does the name Alexander mean?
Alexander is of Greek origin and means Man's Defender, Warrior as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Alexander?
Alexander means Man's Defender, Warrior and is a Greek name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Alexander name?
The name Alexander consists of 9 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Alexander! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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