Indian name meaning
Alexander
♂ BoyA·le·xan·der · 4 syllables
Defender of the people
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
- Also spelled
- Alex
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| A | l | e | x | a | n | d | e | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
1 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 5 + 2 = 31, then 3 + 1 = 4. So Alexander carries the name number 4.
About the name Alexander
Alexander is a boy's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Defender of the people.”
Spoken aloud it is A·le·xan·der — 4 syllables. You will also see it written as Alex; both spellings are the same name. Alexander is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexander mean?
Alexander means “Defender of the people.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Is Alexander a boy or a girl name?
Alexander is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Alexander?
Alexander is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Alexander?
Alexander has 4 syllables and is said as A·le·xan·der.
What are the other spellings of Alexander?
Alexander is also commonly spelled Alex. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Alexander?
In the Chaldean system, Alexander has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Alexander a common name in India?
Alexander does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Alexander?
For a sister to Alexander, families often stay within the same Greek naming tradition — Agnes, Angel, Dorothy or Helen all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Alexander?
Parminder, Haider, Rupinder or Sukhwinder share Alexander's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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