The meaning of the name “Iskandar” is: “Defending men”.
Additional information: It is also a Bulgarian name meaning “desired gift” probably a baby is given this name when the parents had no child for a long period and after a lot of tries. In Bulgarian the meaning of the name is writen as “искан” and “дар”.
The first thing you should know if you are considering Iskandar for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Iskandar is a boy name.
The name Iskandar is of Greek origin, and is used in more than one countries and different languages of the world, especially Arabic speaking countries, Bulgarian speaking countries, Turkish speaking countries among others.
If you consider naming your baby Iskandar we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Iskandar Name Meaning
The meaning of Iskandar is “Defending men”. Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages, so be careful that the name that you choose doesn’t mean something bad or unpleasant. Search comprehensively and find the name meaning of Iskandar and its name origin or of any other name in our database. Also note the spelling and the pronunciation of the name Iskandar and check the initials of the name with your last name to discover how it looks and sounds. The history and meaning of the name Iskandar is fascinating, learn more about it. (If you know more meanings of the name and you would like to contribute click here to submit another name meaning).
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Name Iskandar Categories
The name Iskandar is in the following categories: Arabic Names, Bulgarian Names, Egyptian Names, Lebanese Names, Turkish Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Iskandar. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Iskandar, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Popularity of the Name Iskandar
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Iskandar Boy Name Popularity Chart
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