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Alejandro is a masculine given name, the Spanish form of the English name Alexander, derived from the Latin Alexander and the Ancient Greek Aléxandros (Αλέξανδρος), meaning "defender of man". The name Alexandro was the primary rendition in Spanish. However, the transition from Alexandro to Alejandro resulted from specific phonetic and orthographic adaptations in the Spanish language, whereby the letter "x" was replaced by "j" to conform to the language's phonological and orthographic conventions.
defender of man
A boy name with 4 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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Alejandro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Alexander, a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man." It has a rich history, notably associated with Alexander the Great, who spread its use across ancient empires. The name has remained popular in Spanish-speaking cultures for centuries, carrying connotations of strength, leadership, and protection.
Alejandro Sanz, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Alejandro Escovedo, Alejandro Amenábar
Ale, Alex, Jandro, Sandro
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