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Iskandar Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "iskandar" is "defender of men", and is used often for "boy's name".

Name
iskandar
Meaning
defender of men
Pronunciation
is-kan-der
Used for
boy's name
Syllables
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Iskandar Name Details

Iskandar is a variant of the name Alexander which originates from the Greek name Alexandros. It is derived from the combination of the Greek elements 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' and 'aner' meaning 'man'. The name Iskandar has historical significance as it was famously borne by Alexander the Great, the ancient Macedonian king and military commander.

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