Alexandros
Meaning of Alexandros
Originating from Greek, the name Alexandros is a strong and timeless choice for a baby boy. It is pronounced as ah-lek-SAHN-dros in Greek (/ɑːlɛkˈsɑːndrɒs/). This name has various variations, including Alexander and Alexandro. With its rich historical associations, Alexandros has remained popular over the years. In the United States, it has consistently ranked within the top 4000 names given to newborn boys. Its highest ranking occurred in 1970 when it reached the 5th spot, but it continues to be chosen by parents today. Whether you appreciate its Greek heritage or simply admire its regal sound, Alexandros is a name that exudes strength and sophistication.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as ah-lek-SAHN-dros (/ɑːlɛkˈsɑːndrɒs/)
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Notable People Named Alexandros
| Alexandros Schinas, also known as Aleko Schinas, was the individual who assassinated King George I of Greece in 1913 and has been depicted with conflicting interpretations of his motivations. |
| Alexandros Panagoulis was a Greek politician and poet known for his resistance against the Regime of the Colonels and his attempt to assassinate dictator Georgios Papadopoulos. |
| Alexandros Mavrokordatos was a prominent Greek statesman, diplomat, and politician from the influential Mavrocordatos family of Phanariotes. |
| Alexandros Papadiamantis was a prominent Greek novelist, short-story writer, and poet. |
| Alexandros Maragos, born in 1977, is a renowned filmmaker and photographer known for his landscape photography, night photography, and timelapse imagery, with his astrophotography work being recognized by NASA as Astronomy Picture of the Day. |
| Alexandros Zaimis was a prominent Greek politician who held various high-ranking positions, including Prime Minister and President of the Second Hellenic Republic. |
| Alexandros Papanastasiou was a Greek lawyer, sociologist, and politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece in the interwar period and played a key role in establishing the Second Hellenic Republic. |
| Alexandros Alexandrakis was a Greek painter known for his dynamic depictions of the Greco-Italian War of 1940. |
| Alexandros Chalkokondylis, a Greek athlete born in Athens, is known for his achievements in sports. |
| Alexandros Lykourgos was a Greek theologian, Greek Orthodox cleric, and university professor. |
| Alexandros Tombazis is a highly accomplished Greek architect with over 800 projects, 300 of which are built, and has won at least 110 prizes in competitions. |
| Alexandros Poursanidis is a Cypriot hammer thrower. |
| Alexandros Alexiou - Alexandros "Alexis" Alexiou is a Greek former footballer and manager. |
| Alexandros Kalpogiannakis is a Greek sailor who has achieved success at various international sailing championships, including winning gold and silver medals for Greece. |
| Alexandros Nikolopoulos is a Greek modern pentathlete who competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
