Skander
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Skander
The name 'Skander' is a variant of 'Alexander', meaning "defender of men" from the Greek roots *alexein* ("to defend") and *aner* ("man").
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Etymology
The name 'Skander' is a variant of 'Alexander', meaning "defender of men" from the Greek roots *alexein* ("to defend") and *aner* ("man"). It is primarily used in Albanian, North African (particularly Tunisian), and Arabic-speaking cultures, often associated with the historical figure Alexander the Great, and is common among Muslims and Christians in the Balkans.
Skander currently ranks #1,806 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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