Thursday, July 19, 2007

Origin and meaning of Alex

The meaning of Alex
Origin: English

Meaning: Abbreviation of Alexander defender of mankind.


Origin: Greek

Meaning: Diminutive of Alexandra: A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century. British King Edward VII's wife Princess Alexandra of Denmark.


Origin: Greek

Meaning: Diminutive of Alexander: Defender of men; protector of mankind.
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