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Name Origin

Alexander is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the words 'Alexandros' meaning 'defender of men.' It carries connotations of strength, leadership, and protection.

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Famous People

Alexander the Great (356 BC-323 BC)

King and military leader

  • Conquered the Persian Empire
  • Spread Hellenistic culture throughout his empire

Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837)

Poet, playwright, novelist

  • Considered the founder of modern Russian literature
  • Wrote famous works like 'Eugene Onegin' and 'The Captain's Daughter'

Alexander Fleming (1881-1955)

Bacteriologist, pharmacologist

  • Discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic
  • Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922)

Inventor, scientist

  • Invented the telephone
  • Pioneer in deaf education

Alexander Ovechkin (1985-)

Professional ice hockey player

  • Considered one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history
  • Won the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018