Indian name meaning
Sikandar
♂ BoySi·kan·dar · 3 syllables
A conqueror; Alexander; a defender
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Sikander
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| S | i | k | a | n | d | a | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Sikandar carries the name number 1.
About the name Sikandar
Sikandar is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A conqueror; Alexander; a defender.”
Spoken aloud it is Si·kan·dar — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Sikander; both spellings are the same name. Sikandar turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sikandar mean?
Sikandar means “A conqueror; Alexander; a defender.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Sikandar a boy or a girl name?
Sikandar is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sikandar?
Sikandar is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Sikandar?
Sikandar has 3 syllables and is said as Si·kan·dar.
What are the other spellings of Sikandar?
Sikandar is also commonly spelled Sikander. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Sikandar?
In the Chaldean system, Sikandar has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Sikandar a common name in India?
Sikandar appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Sikandar?
For a sister to Sikandar, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Sanjida, Shabana, Kohinoor or Noorjahan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sikandar?
Mandar, Damodar, Sundar or Sardar share Sikandar's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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