Sikandar

The name Sikandar is a form of Alexander that is used in both Urdu (سکندر) and Hindi (सिकंदर). It is derived from the Greek name Alexandros and carries the meanings 'the defender of men' or 'the protector'. This derivation is based on the Ancient Greek words aléxein (ἀλέξειν), which means 'to defend, to protect', and anēr (ἀνήρ) for 'man'.

What does the name Sikandar mean?

Sikandar is a variant of the name Alexander in Urdu (سکندر) and Hindi (सिकंदर). The name originates from the Greek root name Alexandros and means 'the defender of men' or 'the protector'. The etymology includes the Ancient Greek terms aléxein (ἀλέξειν) for 'to protect, to defend' and anēr (ἀνήρ) for 'man'. In the regions of Persia and India, Sikandar is a widely used and common boy's name.

Where does the name Sikandar come from?

The name Sikandar has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the defender of men' or 'the protector'. It is composed of the Ancient Greek words aléxein (ἀλέξειν) for 'to defend, to protect' and anēr (ἀνήρ) for 'man'. The name is used in various languages, including Afghan, Hindi, Indian, Pakistani, Pashto, Persian, and Urdu.

How do you pronounce Sikandar?

Sikandar is pronounced as 'Sik-an-dar'.

When is the name day of Sikandar?

The relevant name days for Sikandar are May 3 and July 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Sikandar is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, it has been chosen as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.