Alexander

Al-ex-an-der · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of Greek origin.

  2. 2.

    A surname derived from the given name.

Related words

See also: Alejandro, Alex, Alexandra

Etymology

From Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of the people," composed of alexein ("to defend") + aner, andros ("man"). The name was popularized by Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE), king of Macedon.