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Alexander (al-ig-zan-dur) is a masculine name that is used in the English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Hungarian, Slovak, and Ancient Greek languages. Alexander is also a Biblical name. Alexander is the Latinized form of the Greek name Alexandros which means "defending men".

Diminutives: Al, Alec, Alex, Lex, Sandy, Xander, Zander

Feminine Forms: Alexandra, Alexandria, Alexina, Alexandrea, Alexandrina, Alexia

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