Iskandar
Iskandar is a Muslim boy name of Arabic/Persian form of Greek Alexandros origin, meaning “Alexander; defender of men”.
| Meaning | Alexander; defender of men |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic/Persian form of Greek Alexandros |
| Written as | إسكندر |
| Pronunciation | is-KAHN-dar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Iskandar
Alexander the Great is Iskandar in Arabic and Persian, and Persian epic remembers him as a heroic king. The name goes back to the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men', and Egypt's city of Alexandria is still al-Iskandariyya in Arabic. In the Malay world it became royal, carried by sultans of Johor and Perak. Iran writes Eskandar, Turkey İskender and Tunisia Skander.
Is Iskandar a Muslim name?
Though it began in Greek, Iskandar has been part of Muslim naming for centuries. It is most at home in Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran and Central Asia.
How popular is Iskandar?
Malaysians and Indonesians favour it, while Iranians say Eskandar, Turks İskender and Tunisians Skander.
Gifts with the name Iskandar
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- Personalised Iskandar baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Iskandar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iskandar mean?
Iskandar means 'Alexander; defender of men'. It is of Arabic/Persian form of Greek Alexandros origin.
Is Iskandar a Muslim name?
Though it began in Greek, Iskandar has been part of Muslim naming for centuries. It is most at home in Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran and Central Asia.
How do you pronounce Iskandar?
Iskandar is pronounced is-KAHN-dar.
Is Iskandar a boy or girl name?
Iskandar is usually a boy name.