Given name

Alexánder

“defender”

Alexánder is a given name from Latin. It is used in Spanish.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Alexánder goes back to Latin Alexander, meaning “defender.”

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Where it comes from

Alexánder comes from Latin.

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How it developed

From Latin Alexander.

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