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AlexandreChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Defender of the people

Pronunciation: al-ex-AND-er

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Name
Alexandre
Meaning
Defender of the people
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
al-ex-AND-er
Lucky Number
31
31
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Alexandre mean?

Alexandre is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Defender of the people". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: al-ex-AND-er. Lucky number: 31. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Αλέξανδρος

Βασιλεύς-Ανατολής-Νίκη-Δείπνο

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

al-ex-AND-er

IPA

/ælɪˈɡzændər/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Alexandre is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Defender of the people. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

31

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

OrangeRedGold

Lucky Stone

Carnelian

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, creative, and artistic, but can also be highly emotional and sensitive to others.

Personality

Personality Traits

ConfidentBraveDeterminedC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes protection and strength.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Alexandre is a name with a rich cultural history, especially in the Christian faith. It gained significant prominence in Europe when it was borne by several saints and heroes, inspiring many to embrace this name. In addition, the Baltic region and some Slavic countries have a unique tradition of naming children after Christian saints and popular, historical figures. As a result, the name Alexandre has deeply rooted cultural significance and is viewed as a noble and strong name.
The name Alexandre holds deep spiritual significance as it is reminiscent of the courageous and protective character of Christ. Just like St. Alexander of Alexandria, who was known for his unwavering faith and bravery in defending the Christian faith against pagan and heretical rivals, the name Alexandre inspires its bearers to be protectors and defenders of truth and morality. Its meaning as a man who defends underscores the importance of standing up for one's convictions, principles, and beliefs.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Alexandre the Great, King of Macedon The name Alexandre carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

4th century BC

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Alexandre DumasAlexandre Da Cunha

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Alexandre

King-From-The-East-Victory-Dinner

🇮🇱Hebrew

אלכסנדר

מלך-המזרח-נס-מראה

🇬🇷Greek

Αλέξανδρος

Βασιλεύς-Ανατολής-Νίκη-Δείπνο

🇮🇹Latin

Alexandrus

Rex-Oriens-Victoria-Commensis

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