Eskendir
ەسكەندىر(Kazakh Arabic)
እስክንድር
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.