Given name
Alexej
Alexej is used as a given name. Alexej is connected with Alexius.
Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
Alexej is a form of Alexius. An origin associated with Alexius is Greek.
Explained through its name family
How it developed
In Czech use, Alexej is used as a form of Alexius.
Alexej’s family of names
In Czech usage, Alexej has a diminutive in Alex. Alexej developed from Alexius. In German usage, Alexej has a related form in Alexander.
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Around the world
Alexej has relatives in 7 languages.
10 related names in 7 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Nicknames & forms 7
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Across languages 17
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
See also 1
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
People named Alexej
- Alexej von JawlenskyRussian painter (1865–1941)1864–1941
- Alexei EremenkoFinnish-Russian footballer (born 1983)
- Alexei FedchenkoRussian naturalist and traveler (1844-1873)
- Alexey TsatevichRussian road racing cyclist (1989–2024)
- Aleksey GlushkovOlympic wrestlerborn 1975
- Alexey IgnatyevRussian diplomat (1877–1954)
- Alexej ČepičkaCzech politician and army general (1910-1990)
- Alexey TitarenkoPhotographer, Artist (born 1962)
- Alexey RazumovskyRussian politician (1748–1822)
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