Names That Mean Defending
- Olexei
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.
- Eskender
Origin:
Amharic variation of AlexanderMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
Variation of Alexander.
- Olexi
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.
- Sander
Origin:
Dutch and Scandinavian, diminutive of AlexanderMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
Sander would be an unconventional short form of Alexandra, variation of Sandra, or surname-name for girls. It was given to 41 baby boys in the US last year but no girls, but it certainly can be a gender-neutral choice.
- Sasheya
Origin:
Slavic diminutive of AlexandraMeaning:
"defending warrior"Description:
If Sasha feels just a tad too dull, you may like the evocative Sasheya — used as a diminutive of Alexandra in Slavic regions.