Boy name
Aleksandros name meaning
“defender of people; protector”
Aleksandros means “defender of people; protector” and represents Greek Alexandros in Turkish spelling. Its elements are alexō, meaning to defend, and anēr, with the stem andr, meaning man. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a direct historical association with Alexander the Great, known in Turkish as Büyük İskender.
What does Aleksandros mean?
Defender of people; protector
In Turkish: insanları savunan; koruyucu
Aleksandros is a masculine name inherited from ancient Greek naming traditions. Its most prominent historical association is Alexander the Great of Macedon. Turkish İskender is a related form transmitted through other languages. Alexander, Aleksander and Aleks also belong to this extensive name family despite differences in spelling and pronunciation.
Origin of the name Aleksandros
It is a Turkish rendering of Greek Alexandros, combining alexō, meaning to defend, with the andr- stem of anēr, meaning man or person.
Double names with Aleksandros
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Aleksandros Kemali
Meaning of each name
- Aleksandros: defender of people; protector
- Kemali: related to maturity and perfection
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Ferzan Aleksandros
Meaning of each name
- Ferzan: wise, discerning
- Aleksandros: defender of people; protector
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Aleksandros Rubar
Meaning of each name
- Aleksandros: defender of people; protector
- Rubar: river; flowing watercourse
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Nafiz Aleksandros
Meaning of each name
- Nafiz: penetrating; effective, valid
- Aleksandros: defender of people; protector
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Aleksandros Sabih
Meaning of each name
- Aleksandros: defender of people; protector
- Sabih: handsome; pleasing in appearance
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Selami Aleksandros
Meaning of each name
- Selami: relating to greetings, peace or well-being
- Aleksandros: defender of people; protector
How to pronounce Aleksandros
| Syllables | 4 · 11 letters · 11-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aleksandɾos/ |
Is Aleksandros a boy’s name?
Yes, Aleksandros is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Aleksandros does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Aleksandros
Famous people named Aleksandros
- Aleksandros Hacopulos · b. 1911
- Aleksandros Morisis · b. 1930
- Aleksandros Zimbirikakis · b. 1919
FAQ about the name Aleksandros
What is the meaning of Aleksandros?
Aleksandros means “defender of people; protector”. It is a Turkish rendering of Greek Alexandros, combining alexō, meaning to defend, with the andr- stem of anēr, meaning man or person.
Is Aleksandros a boy’s name?
Yes, Aleksandros is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Aleksandros in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Aleksandros nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Aleksandros?
Aleksandros is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Aleksandros have?
Aleksandros has 4 syllables and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Aleksandros?
Aleksandros does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Aleksandros?
Some ideas: Aleksandros Kemali; Ferzan Aleksandros; Aleksandros Rubar.
Famous people named Aleksandros?
Notable people named Aleksandros include Aleksandros Hacopulos, Aleksandros Morisis, Aleksandros Zimbirikakis.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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