Александр

Russian

proper noun+

Etymology

Inherited from Old East Slavic Олександръ derived from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (the man who repels, Alexander), ἀλέξω (I defend, ward off, defend, guard, help) + Ancient Greek ἀνδρός.

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀνδρός

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