Name meaning
Iskandar
Brave commander who shields the people, valiant warrior.
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Name meaning and origin
Iskandar is the form of the ancient Greek name "Alexandros" in the Arabic-Persian world. Alexandros is formed from "aléxein" (to protect) and "anér/andrós" (man) and means "protector of men, brave defender". The Arabs took the first syllable of the name as an article and turned it into "Al-Iskandar".
The spread of the name in the Middle East is linked to Alexander of Macedon, that is, Alexander the Great; his name also entered literature through Nizami Ganjavi's work "Iskandarnamah". In Azerbaijan, Iskandar is a beloved name associated with the call to bravery and leadership. The name does not appear directly in the Quran, and there is no Islamic prohibition against bearing it.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Yunan mənşəli · Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 8
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- İsgəndər
- Pronunciation
- is.kæn.ˈdæɾ
Notable people with this name
Iskandar of Macedonia
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Iskandar?
Iskandar means a brave commander who protects people, a valiant warrior. It is the Arabic form of the Greek name "Alexander".Is the name Iskandar mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Iskandar does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition against bearing this name.Is Iskandar a boy name or a girl name?
Iskandar is a boy name.