Alexander
A form of Alexandros
Alexandros, in English
Saint Alexander, Patriarch of Constantinople — kept on 30 August.
It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.
Origin
The story of Alexandros
Alexandros keeps 30 August — Saint Alexander, Patriarch of Constantinople.
It is a compound of ἀλέξειν (aléxein, “to ward off, defend”) and ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”) — so, “protector of men.”
“Defending men, protector of men.”
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Alexandros at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
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Greek forms
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Namesakes
Notable people named Alexandros
Iconography
Alexandros in sacred art
DepictingSt Alexander, Patriarch of Constantinople
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