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Alexandru

ah-lek-SAN-droo

Popularity

#12386

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

600

Peak Year

#34 in 2006

First Recorded

1981

Style

Strong & Bold, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Romanian form of Alexander, meaning 'defending warrior' or 'helper of mankind.' It has strong and heroic connotations.

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AlexSanduAle

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alexandru Ioan Cuza

    First ruler of the United Romanian Principalities

Spelling Variations

AlexanderAlessandroAleksandr

Similar Names

AndreiConstantinMihaiStefan

Personality Traits

LeadershipIntelligenceCourageLoyalty

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