Curated name meaning and origin

Alexander

Ἀλέξανδρος

Curated linguistic recordboy

Defender of people

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Alexander
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
al-ig-ZAN-der
Origin
Greek
Languages
Greek, English, Russian, German
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Christian, International
Gender usage
boy
Starting character
A
Letters / characters
9
Syllables
4
Style tags
traditional, international

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Defender of people

From Greek alexein, to defend, and anēr or andros, man

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

AleksanderAlejandroAlessandro

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
alexander
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for Alexander

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 3

Compound value: 39

Soul Urge: 3 · Personality: 9

Chaldean

Name number 4

Compound value: 31

Primary interpretation

This pattern values order, patience, and progress that comes from consistent practical work.

Compound 31: Original thinking and self-reliance that may prefer an unconventional path.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 2, 4, 7, 8

Common questions about Alexander

What does the name Alexander mean?

Defender of people. From Greek alexein, to defend, and anēr or andros, man

How is Alexander pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is al-ig-ZAN-der. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Alexander?

The record classifies the origin as Greek, with usage in Greek, English, Russian, German.

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