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Oleksandr

oh-lek-SAHN-der

Popularity

#8761

rising

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Russian

Total Births

76

Peak Year

#16 in 2023

First Recorded

2009

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

The Ukrainian form of Alexander, derived from Greek, meaning 'defender of mankind'. It's a strong and classic name with a rich history.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Oleksandr Usyk

    Ukrainian professional boxer, world champion.

  • Oleksandr Zinchenko

    Ukrainian professional footballer.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

BraveProtectiveStrongCourageous

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