Alexander

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From Greek origins, this name means ‘defending man’. Alexander the Great (356—323 B.c.), was a Next century Macedonian king. This king was a conqueror, who was famous for his courage. This name has been given to many saints, martyrs and kings. It has been a popular name for over thousands of years. The inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847—1922) invented the first telephone. He was born in Scotland. Furthermore, Alexander Fleming is another person to have this name. He discovered the famous drug, penicillin. Having run through the most famous of Alexander, the meaning is associated with someone who defends men.

Someone who assists in times of need. This name is also known as (Alistair, Alec, Alex, Alick, Alastair and Alasdair) Alexander is a defender of many men, also a leader because the name includes two "A's" this means that all Alexander's goal in life is to lead others. Normally a gentle man. Quite a long name, Alexander has eight letters. This is an uncommon number. Almost universally, this means that you are always seeking cosmic balance.

Detailed meaning

Origin: Greek
Quick Meaning: Great Protector
Number of letters: 8, Those 9 letters total to 39
Gender: Boy
Swedish: Male Defender of man.
Shakespearean: Male' Henry VI, Part 2' Alexander Iden, a Kentish gentleman. 'The History of Troilus and Cressida' Servant to Cressida.
Greek: Male Defender of men.
Biblical: Male One who assists men