Iskandar
Meaning of Iskandar
Iskandar is a male name with origins in Arabic. In Arabic, it is pronounced as is-KAN-dar (/ɪsˈkændɑr/), and in Indonesian, the pronunciation is the same (/ɪsˈkandər/). The name Iskandar is also sometimes spelled as Iskander.
Iskandar has a rich historical association as it was the Arabic form of Alexander the Great, one of the most famous conquerors and leaders in history. The name carries connotations of strength, leadership, and ambition.
Although not very common in recent years, Iskandar has been given to a small number of babies in the United States. In 2020, there were six newborns named Iskandar, ranking 10,588th in popularity among baby names for boys. In 2017 and 2010, it ranked slightly higher at 12,237th and 12,228th respectively.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as is-KAN-dar (/ɪsˈkændɑr/)
Indonesian
- Pronunced as is-KAN-dar (/ɪsˈkandər/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Iskandar
| Iskandar of Johor - Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail was the Sultan of Johor and the eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. |
| Iskandar Mirza, a member of the Timurid dynasty, was known for his cultural interests and claim to the throne, but was ultimately defeated and executed during a rebellion. |
| Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid - Iskandar Dzulkarnain bin Abdul Khalid is a Malaysian politician and Member of Parliament for Kuala Kangsar, affiliated with the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU). |
