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'''Alexander''' ({{langx|el|Ἀλέξανδρος}}) is a male [[given name|name]] of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is [[Alexander the Great]], the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of [[Macedonia (ancient kingdom)|Macedonia]] who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Hellenisms : culture, identity, and ethnicity from antiquity to modernity|date=2008|publisher=Ashgate|others=Zacharia, Katerina, 1967–, Ζαχαρία, Κατερίνα, 1967–|isbn=978-0-7546-6525-0|location=Aldershot, England|oclc=192048201}}</ref>
'''Alexander''' ({{langx|el|Ἀλέξανδρος}}) is a masculine [[given name|name]] of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is [[Alexander the Great]], the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of [[Macedonia (ancient kingdom)|Macedonia]] who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Hellenisms : culture, identity, and ethnicity from antiquity to modernity|date=2008|publisher=Ashgate|others=Zacharia, Katerina, 1967–, Ζαχαρία, Κατερίνα, 1967–|isbn=978-0-7546-6525-0|location=Aldershot, England|oclc=192048201}}</ref>


Variants listed here are '''Aleksandar''', '''Aleksander''', '''Oleksandr''', '''Oleksander''', '''Aleksandr''', and '''Alekzandr'''. Related names and diminutives include [[Iskandar (name)|Iskandar]], [[Alec]], [[Alek]], [[Alex]], [[Alexsander]], [[Alexandre (given name)|Alexandre]], [[Aleks (given name)|Aleks]], [[Aleksa (given name)|Aleksa]], [[Aleksandre]], [[Alejandro]], [[Alessandro]], [[Alasdair]], [[Sasha (name)|Sasha]], [[Sandy (given name)|Sandy]], [[Sandro]], [[Sikandar (disambiguation)|Sikandar]], [[Skander]], [[Sander (name)|Sander]] and [[Xander]]; feminine forms include [[Alexandra]], [[Alexandria (given name)|Alexandria]], and [[Sasha (name)|Sasha]].
Variants listed here are '''Aleksandar''', '''Aleksander''', '''Oleksandr''', '''Oleksander''', '''Aleksandr''', and '''Alekzandr'''. Related names and diminutives include [[Iskandar (name)|Iskandar]], [[Alec]], [[Alek]], [[Alex]], [[Alexsander]], [[Alexandre (given name)|Alexandre]], [[Aleks (given name)|Aleks]], [[Aleksa (given name)|Aleksa]], [[Aleksandre]], [[Alejandro]], [[Alessandro]], [[Alasdair]], [[Sasha (name)|Sasha]], [[Sandy (given name)|Sandy]], [[Sandro]], [[Sikandar (disambiguation)|Sikandar]], [[Skander]], [[Sander (name)|Sander]] and [[Xander]]; feminine forms include [[Alexandra]], [[Alexandria (given name)|Alexandria]], and Sasha.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
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The name was one of the [[epithet]]s given to the Greek goddess [[Hera]] and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors". In the ''[[Iliad]]'', the character [[Paris (mythology)|Paris]] is also known as Alexander.<ref>[https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0073%3Aentry%3D*%29ale%2Fcandros Ἀλέξανδρος], Georg Autenrieth, ''A Homeric Dictionary'', on the [[Perseus Digital Library]].</ref> The name's popularity was spread throughout the Greek world by the military conquests of [[Alexander the Great]]. Most later Alexanders in various countries were directly or indirectly named after him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindthename.com/name/alexander|title=Meaning, origin and history of the name Alexander|last=Campbell|first=Mike|website=Behind the Name|access-date=2019-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-11-12|title=There Is Power In The Name Alexander - There Is Power In The Name Alexander Poem by alexander opicho|url=https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/there-is-power-in-the-name-alexander/|access-date=2022-02-24|website=Poem Hunter|language=en-us}}</ref>
The name was one of the [[epithet]]s given to the Greek goddess [[Hera]] and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors". In the ''[[Iliad]]'', the character [[Paris (mythology)|Paris]] is also known as Alexander.<ref>[https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0073%3Aentry%3D*%29ale%2Fcandros Ἀλέξανδρος], Georg Autenrieth, ''A Homeric Dictionary'', on the [[Perseus Digital Library]].</ref> The name's popularity was spread throughout the Greek world by the military conquests of [[Alexander the Great]]. Most later Alexanders in various countries were directly or indirectly named after him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindthename.com/name/alexander|title=Meaning, origin and history of the name Alexander|last=Campbell|first=Mike|website=Behind the Name|access-date=2019-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-11-12|title=There Is Power In The Name Alexander - There Is Power In The Name Alexander Poem by alexander opicho|url=https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/there-is-power-in-the-name-alexander/|access-date=2022-02-24|website=Poem Hunter|language=en-us}}</ref>
==People known as Alexander==
Alexander has been the name of many rulers, including kings of [[Macedon]], of [[List of Scottish monarchs|Scotland]], emperors of [[Russian Empire|Russia]] and [[List of popes|popes]].


===Rulers of antiquity===
===Rulers of antiquity===
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* [[Alexander Jannaeus]] king of Judea, 103–76&nbsp;BC
* [[Alexander Jannaeus]] king of Judea, 103–76&nbsp;BC
* [[Alexander of Judaea]], son of Aristobulus II, king of Judaea
* [[Alexander of Judaea]], son of Aristobulus II, king of Judaea
*  [[Gaius Julius Alexander]], Roman client king in Cilicia  from 58 to 72
* [[Alexander Severus]] (208–235), [[Roman emperor]]
* [[Alexander Severus]] (208–235), [[Roman emperor]]
* [[Julius Alexander]], lived in the 2nd century, an [[Royal family of Emesa|Emesene nobleman]]
* [[Julius Alexander]], lived in the 2nd century, an [[Royal family of Emesa|Emesene nobleman]]
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* [[Alexander of Acarnania]] (died 191&nbsp;BC), confidant of [[Antiochus III the Great]]
* [[Alexander of Acarnania]] (died 191&nbsp;BC), confidant of [[Antiochus III the Great]]
* [[Alexander Isius]] ({{floruit|198–189 BC}}), Aetolian military commander
* [[Alexander Isius]] ({{floruit|198–189 BC}}), Aetolian military commander
* [[Alexander (Ephesian)]] ({{floruit|50–65}}), mentioned in the First Epistle to Timothy
* [[Alexander Lychnus]], early 1st-century BC poet and historian
* [[Alexander Lychnus]], early 1st-century BC poet and historian
* [[Alexander Philalethes]], 1st century BC physician
* [[Alexander Philalethes]], 1st century BC physician
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====Modern====
====Modern====
* [[Alexander (magician)]] (1880–1954), American stage magician specializing in mentalism
* [[Alexander (magician)]] (1880–1954), American stage magician specializing in mentalism
* [[Alexander Pilis]] (1954-) international artist specialized in the theoretical architecture parallax


==People with the given name==
==People with the given name==
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* [[Technoblade]] (1999–2022), American YouTuber, real name Alexander, surname not made public
* [[Technoblade]] (1999–2022), American YouTuber, real name Alexander, surname not made public
* [[Alexander (sculptor)|Alexander]] (1927–2023), British sculptor and conceptual artist
* [[Alexander Aigner]] (1909–1988), Austrian mathematician
* [[Alexander Aigner]] (1909–1988), Austrian mathematician
* [[Aleksandr Akimov]] (1953–1986), Russian nuclear engineer who died in Chernobyl
* [[Aleksandr Akimov]] (1953–1986), Russian nuclear engineer who died in Chernobyl
* [[Alexander Albon]] (born 1996), Thai-British racing driver
* [[Alexander Albon]] (born 1996), Thai-British racing driver
* [[Alexander Alekhine]] (1892-1946), Russian-French chess player
* [[Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov]] (1883–1946), Russian composer
* [[Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov]] (1883–1946), Russian composer
* [[Aleksander Allila]] (1890–?), Finnish politician
* [[Aleksander Allila]] (1890–?), Finnish politician
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* [[Alexander G. Bassuk]], American pediatric neurologist
* [[Alexander G. Bassuk]], American pediatric neurologist
* [[Alexander Graham Bell]] (1847–1922), Scottish inventor of the first practical telephone
* [[Alexander Graham Bell]] (1847–1922), Scottish inventor of the first practical telephone
* [[Alexander B. Belser]], American clinical psychologist
* [[Alexander Björk]] (born 1990), Swedish golfer
* [[Alexander Björk]] (born 1990), Swedish golfer
* [[Alexander Borodin]] (1833–1887), Russian composer
* [[Alexander Borodin]] (1833–1887), Russian composer
* [[Alexander Calder]] (1898–1976), American sculptor best known for making mobiles
* [[Alexander Calder]] (1898–1976), American sculptor best known for making mobiles
* [[Alexander Milne Calder]] (1846-1923), American sculptor
* [[Alexander Stirling Calder]] (1870-1945), American sculptor
* [[Aleksandr Davidovich (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Aleksandr Davidovich (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Alexander Davidson (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Alexander Davidson (disambiguation)]], several people
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* [[Aleksandar Djordjevic]] (born 1967), Serbian basketball player
* [[Aleksandar Djordjevic]] (born 1967), Serbian basketball player
* [[Alexander Dubček]] (1921–1992), leader of Czechoslovakia (1968–1969)
* [[Alexander Dubček]] (1921–1992), leader of Czechoslovakia (1968–1969)
* [[Alexander Fach]] (born 2002), Swiss racing driver
* [[Alex Ebert]] (born 1978), American singer-songwriter
* [[Alex Ebert]] (born 1978), American singer-songwriter
* [[Alexander Lee (entertainer)|Alexander Lee]] (born 1988), also known as Alexander or Xander, South Korean singer, member of U-KISS
* [[Alexander Lee (entertainer)|Alexander Lee]] (born 1988), also known as Alexander or Xander, South Korean singer, member of U-KISS
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* [[Alexander Hamilton Jr. (1816–1889)|Alexander Hamilton Jr.]] (1816–1889), son of [[James Alexander Hamilton]] and grandson of Alexander Hamilton
* [[Alexander Hamilton Jr. (1816–1889)|Alexander Hamilton Jr.]] (1816–1889), son of [[James Alexander Hamilton]] and grandson of Alexander Hamilton
* [[Alexander Haugg]] (born 1968), German actor
* [[Alexander Haugg]] (born 1968), German actor
* [[Alexander Held]] (born 1958), German actor
* [[Alexander Held]] (1958–2026), German actor
* [[Alexander Henn]], German anthropologist
* [[Alexander Henn]], German anthropologist
* [[Alexander Henry (Philadelphia)|Alexander Henry]] (1823–1883), mayor of Philadelphia
* [[Alexander Henry (Philadelphia)|Alexander Henry]] (1823–1883), mayor of Philadelphia
* [[Alex Higgins]] (1949–2010), Northern Irish snooker player
* [[Alex Higgins]] (1949–2010), Northern Irish snooker player
* [[Alexander Hofmann]] (born 1992), German politician
* [[Alexander Hollins]] (born 1996), American football player
* [[Alexander Hollins]] (born 1996), American football player
* [[Alexander Holtz]] (born 2002), Swedish ice hockey player
* [[Alexander Holtz]] (born 2002), Swedish ice hockey player
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* [[Alexander Kerensky]] (1881–1970) leader of [[Russian Provisional Government]]
* [[Alexander Kerensky]] (1881–1970) leader of [[Russian Provisional Government]]
* [[Alexander Kerfoot]] (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player
* [[Alexander Kerfoot]] (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player
* [[Aleksandr Khrupin]] (born 1994), Russian para-athlete
* [[Alex Killorn]] (born 1989), Canadian ice hockey player
* [[Alex Killorn]] (born 1989), Canadian ice hockey player
* [[Alexander Klaws]] (born 1983), German singer and songwriter
* [[Alexander Klaws]] (born 1983), German singer and songwriter
* [[Alexander Klingspor]] (born 1977), Swedish painter and sculptor
* [[Alexander Klingspor]] (born 1977), Swedish painter and sculptor
* [[Alexander Kluge]] (born 1932), German author, philosopher, academic and film director
* [[Alexander Kluge]] (1932–2026), German author, philosopher, academic and film director
* [[Aleksandr Kogan (scientist)|Aleksandr Kogan]] (born 1985/86), Moldovan-born American psychologist and data scientist
* [[Aleksandr Kogan (scientist)|Aleksandr Kogan]] (born 1985/86), Moldovan-born American psychologist and data scientist
* [[Alexander Kops]] (born 1984), Dutch politician
* [[Alexander Kops]] (born 1984), Dutch politician
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* [[Aleksandr Marshal]] (born 1957), Russian singer, songwriter, and musician
* [[Aleksandr Marshal]] (born 1957), Russian singer, songwriter, and musician
* [[Alexander Mattison]] (born 1998), American football player
* [[Alexander Mattison]] (born 1998), American football player
* [[Alexander McCall Smith]] (born 1948), Scottish writer
* [[Alexander McClure]] (1828–1909), American politician, editor and writer
* [[Alexander McClure]] (1828–1909), American politician, editor and writer
* Alexander Lyell McEwin (1897–1988), known as [[Lyell McEwin]], Australian politician, Minister for Health  
* Alexander Lyell McEwin (1897–1988), known as [[Lyell McEwin]], Australian politician, Minister for Health  
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* [[Alexander Mirsky]] (born 1964), Latvian politician
* [[Alexander Mirsky]] (born 1964), Latvian politician
* [[Alexander Mitta]] (1933–2025), Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter and actor
* [[Alexander Mitta]] (1933–2025), Soviet and Russian film director, screenwriter and actor
* [[Alexander Mohrenberg]] (born 1995), German politician
* [[Alexander Francis Molamure]] (1888–1951), 1st Speaker of the State Council of Ceylon and 1st Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka
* [[Alexander Francis Molamure]] (1888–1951), 1st Speaker of the State Council of Ceylon and 1st Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka
* [[Aleksandr Nikolayev (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Aleksandr Nikolayev (disambiguation)]], several people
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* [[Alexander Ovechkin]] (born 1985), Russian hockey player
* [[Alexander Ovechkin]] (born 1985), Russian hockey player
* [[Alexander Patch]] (1889–1945), American general during [[World War II]]
* [[Alexander Patch]] (1889–1945), American general during [[World War II]]
* [[Aleksandr Panayotov]], Russian-Ukrainian singer and songwriter  
* [[Aleksandr Panayotov]] (born 1984), Russian-Ukrainian singer and songwriter  
* [[Alexander Pechtold]] (born 1965), Dutch politician
* [[Alexander Pechtold]] (born 1965), Dutch politician
* [[Alexander Penn]] (1906–1972), Israeli poet
* [[Alexander Penn]] (1906–1972), Israeli poet
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* [[Alexander Ptushko]] (1900–1973), Russian film director
* [[Alexander Ptushko]] (1900–1973), Russian film director
* [[Alexander Pushkin]] (1799–1837), Russian writer
* [[Alexander Pushkin]] (1799–1837), Russian writer
* [[Aleksandar Radišić]] (born 1984), Serbian para-athlete
* [[Alexander Radulov]] (born 1986), Russian ice hockey player
* [[Alexander Radulov]] (born 1986), Russian ice hockey player
* [[Alexander Raevsky (aviator)]] (1887–1937), Russian aviator
* [[Alexander Raevsky (aviator)]] (1887–1937), Russian aviator
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* [[A. E. Rajapakse|Alexander Edmund de Silva Wijegooneratne Samaraweera Rajapakse]] (1866–1937), Sri Lankan Sinhala politician
* [[A. E. Rajapakse|Alexander Edmund de Silva Wijegooneratne Samaraweera Rajapakse]] (1866–1937), Sri Lankan Sinhala politician
* [[Alexander Rendell]] (born 1990), Thai actor and singer
* [[Alexander Rendell]] (born 1990), Thai actor and singer
* [[Alexander Robinson]] (1901-1995), Northern Irish boxer, Ulster loyalist paramilitary and Ulster Special Constabulary reservist.
* [[Alex Rodriguez]] (born 1975), Major League Baseball star, won 3 AL MVP awards, also known as A-Rod
* [[Alex Rodriguez]] (born 1975), Major League Baseball star, won 3 AL MVP awards, also known as A-Rod
* [[Alexander Rou]] (1906–1973), Russian film director
* [[Alexander Rou]] (1906–1973), Russian film director
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* [[Alexander Salkind]] (1921–1997), French film producer
* [[Alexander Salkind]] (1921–1997), French film producer
* [[Alex Salmond]] (1954–2024), Scottish politician, first minister of Scotland (2007–2014)
* [[Alex Salmond]] (1954–2024), Scottish politician, first minister of Scotland (2007–2014)
* [[Aleksandar Šćepanović]] (born 1982), Croatian basketballer
* [[Alexander Schaller]] (born 2002), German bobsledder
* [[Alexander Scholz]] (born 1992), Danish footballer
* [[Alexander Scholz]] (born 1992), Danish footballer
* [[Alexander Scriabin]] (1872–1915), Russian composer and pianist
* [[Alexander Scriabin]] (1872–1915), Russian composer and pianist
* [[Alexander Selkirk]] (1676–1721), Scottish privateer and Royal Navy officer  
* [[Alexander Selkirk]] (1676–1721), Scottish privateer and Royal Navy officer  
* [[Alexander Semin]] (born 1984), Russian hockey player
* [[Alexander Semin]] (born 1984), Russian hockey player
* [[Aleksander Serov]] (born 1954), Russian singer
* [[Aleksander Serov]] (born 1951), Russian singer
* [[Alexander Serov]] (1820–1871), Russian composer
* [[Alexander Serov]] (1820–1871), Russian composer
* [[Alexander Shatilov]] (born 1987), Uzbek-Israeli artistic gymnast
* [[Alexander Shatilov]] (born 1987), Uzbek-Israeli artistic gymnast
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* [[Alexander Sieghart]] (born 1994), Thai footballer
* [[Alexander Sieghart]] (born 1994), Thai footballer
* [[Alexander Skarsgård]] (born 1976), Swedish actor
* [[Alexander Skarsgård]] (born 1976), Swedish actor
* [[Alexander Solonik]] (1960–1997), Russian murder victim
* [[Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn]] (1918–2008), Russian writer, Nobel laureate, Soviet dissident
* [[Alexander Stafford]], British politician
* [[Alexander Stafford]], British politician
* [[Alexander Stavenitz]] (1901–1960), Russian Empire-born American visual artist and educator
* [[Alexander Stavenitz]] (1901–1960), Russian Empire-born American visual artist and educator
* [[Alexander Steen]] (born 1984), Swedish ice hockey player
* [[Alexander Stevens (disambiguation)]], several people
* [[Alex Stitt]] (1939–2016), Australian graphic designer and animator
* [[Alex Stitt]] (1939–2016), Australian graphic designer and animator
* [[Alexander Suvorov]] (1730–1800), Russian military leader, considered a national hero, Count of Rymnik, Count of the Holy Roman Empire, Prince of Italy, and the last Generalissimo of the Russian Empire
* [[Alexander Stubb]] (born 1968), Finnish politician
* [[Alexander McCall Smith]] (born 1948), Scottish writer
* [[Alexander "Sonny" Styles]] (born 2004), American football player
* [[Alexander Solonik]] (1960–1997), Russian murder victim
* [[Alexander Suvorov]] (1730–1800), Russian military leader
* [[Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn]] (1918–2008), Russian writer, Nobel laureate, Soviet dissident
* [[Alexander Steen]] (born 1984), Swedish ice hockey player
* [[Alexander Stubb]] (born 1968), Finnish politician, president of Finland 2024–2030
* [[Aleksandar Šćepanović]] (born 1982), Croatian basketballer
* [[Alexander Thorburn]] (1836–1894), Canadian politician
* [[Alexander Thorburn]] (1836–1894), Canadian politician
* [[Alexander Tikhonov]] (born 1947), Russian biathlete  
* [[Alexander Tikhonov]] (born 1947), Russian biathlete  
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* [[Alex Zanardi]] (born 1966), Italian racing driver and paracyclist
* [[Alex Zanardi]] (born 1966), Italian racing driver and paracyclist
* [[Aleksandar Zečević (basketball, born 1996)|Aleksandar Zečević]] (born 1996), Serbian basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
* [[Aleksandar Zečević (basketball, born 1996)|Aleksandar Zečević]] (born 1996), Serbian basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
* [[Alexander Zhurbin]] (born 1945), Russian composer
* [[Alexander Ziegler (German writer)]] (1822–1887), German writer and economist
* [[Alexander Ziegler (German writer)]] (1822–1887), German writer and economist
* [[Alexander Ziegler (Swiss writer)]] (1944–1987), Swiss author and actor
* [[Alexander Ziegler (Swiss writer)]] (1944–1987), Swiss author and actor
* [[Alexander Zverev]] (born 1997), German tennis player
* [[Alexander Zverev]] (born 1997), German tennis player
* [[Oleksandr Andriyevskyi]] (born 1994), Ukrainian footballer
* [[Oleksandr Andriyevskyi]] (born 1994), Ukrainian footballer
* [[Oleksandr Berestianyi]] (1954–2025), Ukrainian poet
* [[Oleksandr Usyk]] (born 1987), Ukrainian professional boxer
* [[Oleksandr Usyk]] (born 1987), Ukrainian professional boxer
* [[Oleksandr Zakhozhyi]] (born 1993), Ukrainian professional boxer
* [[Oleksandr Zubov]] (born 1983), Ukrainian chess player and Grandmaster
* [[Oleksandr Zubov]] (born 1983), Ukrainian chess player and Grandmaster
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* [[Armenian language|Armenian]]: Ալեքսանդր (Aleksandr)
* [[Armenian language|Armenian]]: Ալեքսանդր (Aleksandr)
* [[Asturian language|Asturian]]: Alexandru, Xandru
* [[Asturian language|Asturian]]: Alexandru, Xandru
* [[Azerbaijani language|Azerbaijani]]: İsgəndər/Исҝәндәр/ایسگندر, Aleksandr/Александр/آلئکساندر
* [[Azerbaijani language|Azerbaijani]]: İsgəndər/Исҝәндәр/ایسگندر
* [[Basque language|Basque]]: Alesander
* [[Basque language|Basque]]: Alesander
* [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]]: Аляксандр (Aliaksandr), Алесь (Ales)
* [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]]: Аляксандр (Aliaksandr), Алесь (Ales)
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* [[Valencian language|Valencian]]: Alecsandro, Aleksandro, Aleixandre, Alexandre
* [[Valencian language|Valencian]]: Alecsandro, Aleksandro, Aleixandre, Alexandre
* [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]]: Alexander, A Lịch San
* [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]]: Alexander, A Lịch San
* [[Welsh language|Welsh]]: Alexander
* [[Welsh language|Welsh]]: Alisander, Aled
* [[Yiddish]]: אלעקסאנדער (Aleksander), סענדער ([[Sender (name)|Sender]])
* [[Yiddish]]: אלעקסאנדער (Aleksander), סענדער ([[Sender (name)|Sender]])
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*[[Sandy (given name)|Sandy]]
*[[Sandy (given name)|Sandy]]
*[[Xander]]
*[[Xander]]
*[[Zander_(disambiguation)|Zander]]


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Hera Alexandros]], epithet of the Greek goddess Hera
* [[Hera Alexandros]], epithet of the Greek goddess Hera
* [[Justice Alexander (disambiguation)]]
* [[Justice Alexander (disambiguation)]]
* [[Aleksander (Hasidic dynasty)]]
* {{Lookfrom|Alexander}}
* {{Lookfrom|Alexander}}


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[[Category:Norwegian masculine given names]]
[[Category:Norwegian masculine given names]]
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Latest revision as of 08:01, 29 May 2026

This article is about the male first name. For other uses, see Alexander (disambiguation).
"Aleksander" redirects here. For the Hasidic dynasty, see Aleksander (Hasidic dynasty).

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Alexander (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.[1]

Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander, Oleksandr, Oleksander, Aleksandr, and Alekzandr. Related names and diminutives include Iskandar, Alec, Alek, Alex, Alexsander, Alexandre, Aleks, Aleksa, Aleksandre, Alejandro, Alessandro, Alasdair, Sasha, Sandy, Sandro, Sikandar, Skander, Sander and Xander; feminine forms include Alexandra, Alexandria, and Sasha.

Etymology

The name Alexander originates from the Script error: The function "langx" does not exist. (Aléxandros; 'defending men'[2] or 'protector of men'). It is a compound of the verb ἀλέξειν (aléxein; 'to ward off, avert, defend')[3] and the noun ἀνήρ (anḗr, genitive: ἀνδρός, andrós; meaning 'man').[4]

The earliest attested form of the name, is the Mycenaean Greek feminine anthroponym 𐀀𐀩𐀏𐀭𐀅𐀨, a-re-ka-sa-da-ra, (/Alexandra/), written in the Linear B syllabic script.[5] Alaksandu, alternatively called Alakasandu or Alaksandus, was a king of Wilusa who sealed a treaty with the Hittite king Muwatalli II c. 1280 BC; this is generally assumed to have been a Greek called Alexandros.[citation needed]

The name was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors". In the Iliad, the character Paris is also known as Alexander.[6] The name's popularity was spread throughout the Greek world by the military conquests of Alexander the Great. Most later Alexanders in various countries were directly or indirectly named after him.[7][8]

Rulers of antiquity

Rulers of the Middle Ages

Modern rulers

Other royalty

Religious leaders

Other people

Antiquity

Middle Ages

Modern

  • Alexander Pilis (1954-) international artist specialized in the theoretical architecture parallax

People with the given name

People with the given name Alexander or variants include:

In other languages

Variants and diminutives

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hellenisms : culture, identity, and ethnicity from antiquity to modernity. Zacharia, Katerina, 1967–, Ζαχαρία, Κατερίνα, 1967–. Aldershot, England: Ashgate. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7546-6525-0. OCLC 192048201.CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. ↑ Template:LSJ.
  3. ↑ Template:LSJ.
  4. ↑ Template:LSJ.
  5. ↑ Template:Multiref2
  6. ↑ Ἀλέξανδρος, Georg Autenrieth, A Homeric Dictionary, on the Perseus Digital Library.
  7. ↑ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Alexander". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
  8. ↑ "There Is Power In The Name Alexander - There Is Power In The Name Alexander Poem by alexander opicho". Poem Hunter. 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2022-02-24.

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