Oleksandr
Meaning of Oleksandr
Oleksandr is a distinguished male name of Ukrainian origin, pronounced oh-LEK-san-dr. It is the Ukrainian form of the more commonly known name Alexander, which has roots in Greek history and mythology, meaning "defender of the people." While Oleksandr holds a unique cultural significance in Ukraine, it has also found its way into other countries, including the United States. Although not as prevalent as its variation Alexander, Oleksandr has seen consistent albeit modest use over recent years in the U.S., with occurrences ranging from 5 to 16 newborns annually between 2009 and 2023. This name carries a sense of strength and nobility, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name with rich historical background and cultural depth.
Pronunciation
Ukrainian
- Pronunced as oh-LEK-san-dr (/oʊˈlɛk.sɑn.dr/)
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Notable People Named Oleksandr
| Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk is a Ukrainian professional boxer who has held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the unified heavyweight titles since 2021. |
| Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Zinchenko is a Ukrainian footballer known for his versatility in playing as a left-back or midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Ukraine national team. |
| Oleksandr Vladyslavovych Tkachenko is a Ukrainian journalist, CEO, and politician who served as Ukraine's Minister of Culture and Information Policy from 2020 to 2023. |
| Oleksandr Serhiyovych Gvozdyk is a Ukrainian professional boxer who held the WBC and lineal light-heavyweight titles and won medals at the Olympics and Summer Universiade as an amateur. |
| Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Shovkovskyi is a former professional footballer and current manager of Dynamo Kyiv, who also serves as a member of the Kyiv City Council. |
| Oleksandr Mykolayovych Volkov is a professional Ukrainian football midfielder currently playing for Shturm Ivankiv. |
| Oleksandr Pavlovych Yakovenko is a retired Ukrainian footballer known for his role as a second striker. |
| Oleksandr Olehovych Horshkovozov is a Ukrainian diver. |
| Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Kovalenko was a Ukrainian professional footballer who later became a football referee. |
