Aljoscha
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Aljoscha
Aljoscha is a German diminutive form of Alexios, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος), meaning "defender of men" from the roots *alexein* (to defend) and *andros* (man).
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Etymology
Aljoscha is a German diminutive form of Alexios, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος), meaning "defender of men" from the roots *alexein* (to defend) and *andros* (man). The name is primarily used in German-speaking and Russian-influenced cultures, with particular popularity in German literature and among Russian immigrants to Germany, notably appearing as a character name in Dostoevsky's works.
Aljoscha currently ranks #750 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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