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Alexandr

ah-lek-SAHN-dr

Popularity

#9910

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Russian

Total Births

782

Peak Year

#316 in 1989

First Recorded

1987

Style

Strong & Bold, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Alexandr is a Russian and Ukrainian variant of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

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Gender Split

Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alexandr Pushkin

    Famous Russian poet and playwright.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

ProtectiveStrongIntelligentLeader

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