Alexandros

The name Alexandros (Aléxandros) means "the man-warding" or "protector of men". Alexandros is the modern Greek form of Alexander and is composed of the two ancient Greek words aléxein (ἀλέξειν) for "to ward off, protect, defend" and anēr (ἀνήρ) (genitive andros) for "man, human".

What does the name Alexandros mean?

The name Alexandros (Aléxandros) means "the man-warding" or "protector of men". Alexandros is the modern Greek form of Alexander and is composed of the two ancient Greek words aléxein (ἀλέξειν) for "to ward off, protect, defend" and anēr (ἀνήρ) (genitive andros) for "man, human". Other variants include Alexandr, Alexandar, Alexandre, Alexandro, Alexandrou, and Alexandru, as well as Aleksandr, Aleksandar, Aleksander, Aleksandrov, Aleksandras, Aleksanteri, Aleksandrs, and Aleksan.

Where does the name Alexandros come from?

The etymology of Alexandros is a masculine first name of ancient Greek origin meaning "the man-warding" or "protector of men". Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Alexandros?

Sound & pronunciation of Alexandros: The name Alexandros is four syllables and rhythmically complex. It is usually pronounced as "A-le-xan-dros" [alɛˈksandʁɔs], starting with an open A sound. The consonant cluster "-ks-" in the middle creates a distinct impulse. The final "-dros" gives the name weight and emphasis. Alexandros sounds classic and heroic - a name with impressive sonority and historical depth.

When is the name day of Alexandros?

The name day of Alexandros is February 26, May 3, and July 10.

Popularity

Alexandros is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 476th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 1935 at 298th place. In the last ten years, Alexandros has been given as a first name about 1,200 times, placing it 488th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 494th.

Nicknames & pet names

Al / Aleka / Alekaki / Aleko / Alesandros / Alex / Alexi / Alexiko / Andros / Lexi

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Famous people

• Alexandros Aitolos (Greek poet)
• Alexandros Alexandrakis (Greek painter)
• Alexandros Alexandris (footballer from Greece)
• Alexandros Alexiou (footballer from Greece)
• Alexandros Alexoudis (Greek footballer)
• Alexandros Apostolopoulos (Italian footballer)
• Alexandros Bracjani (Albanian football player)
• Alexandros Chalkokondylis (Greek athlete)
• Alexandros Diomidis (Greek politician)
• Alexandros Galitsios (Greek football player)
• Alexandros Garpozis (Cypriot footballer)
• Alexandros Giotis (journalist)
• Alexandros Gogic (Cypriot footballer)
• Alexandros Helios (son of the Roman triumvir Marcus Antonius)
• Alexandros Kaklamanos (Greek football player)
• Alexandros Kantakouzinos (Moldovan politician)
• Alexandros Karachalios (Greek footballer)
• Alexandros Karagiannis (Greek football player)
• Alexandros Karapanos (Greek politician)
• Alexandros Kartalis (Greek footballer)