Oleksandr
Ukrainian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Oleksandr
Oleksandr is the Ukrainian form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" from the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man).
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Etymology
Oleksandr is the Ukrainian form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" from the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man). The name is primarily used in Ukrainian and Russian cultures within Eastern Orthodox Christianity, with deep historical roots in both ancient Greek and Byzantine traditions.
Oleksandr currently ranks #7,542 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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