Eskendir

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Eskendir means "defender of mankind" or "protector of humanity". It is also associated with leadership and bravery.
Scripts(How to write)
Ескендір(Kazakh)
ەسكەندىر(Kazakh Arabic)
እስክንድር
Popularity
Eskendir is a relatively uncommon name outside of Ethiopia and Ethiopian communities. It is not currently ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States or other Western countries.

cartoon of the name Eskendir
Cartoon of Eskendir

Eskendir Name meanings & History

The name Eskendir has roots in the Persian language, where it is derived from the name Iskandar or Alexander. It is believed to have been brought to Ethiopia by ancient Greeks and adopted by the Ethiopian people. The name Eskendir means "defender of mankind" or "protector of humanity". It is also associated with leadership and bravery. Kazakh form of Iskandar (see Alexander). Eskendir is primarily used as a given name for boys in Ethiopia and among Ethiopian communities abroad. It may also be used as a surname in some cases.

Zodiac Sign of Eskendir: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Eskendir:

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten

S: Social Standing,Solidity,Status,Success,Sensuality,Security,Sex

K: Kind,Kundalini,Karma,Karate

N: Nice,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Neat,Nutrition,Nagging,Nervous

D: Dutiful,Doting,Domestic,Determined,Demanding,Daddy

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

R: Resourceful,Rational,Reason,Restless

Eskendir is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Informal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Refined name

Famous People

There are several well-known individuals with the name Eskendir or variants of the name, including Eskinder Nega (an Ethiopian journalist and political activist), Alexander the Great (a historical figure whose name is the source of the name Eskendir), and Alejandro González Iñárritu (a Mexican filmmaker whose first name is a variant of the name Alexander).

Related Names to Eskendir

Other names with similar meanings or origins include Iskandar, Alexander, Alexandros, Alejandro, Sacha, Sandro, and Skander.