Iskandar

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Iskandar is the Arabic and Persian version of the name Alexander, which means "defender of the people" or "helper of man."
Scripts(How to write)
إسكندر(Arabic)
اسکندر (Persian), إسكندر (Arabic).
Pronunciation
ees-KAN-dar(Arabic)
iss-KAN-dər
Popularity
Iskandar is not a popular name and is not ranked on any of the popular baby name lists in various countries.

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Iskandar Name meanings & History

The name Iskandar has Persian and Arabic origins. Iskandar is the Arabic and Persian version of the name Alexander, which means "defender of the people" or "helper of man.". Arabic, Indonesian and Malay form of Alexander. Iskandar is used mainly in Muslim countries, including Iran, Pakistan, and Malaysia, but it is not restricted to those regions. It is a popular name among Muslims, but it can be used by anyone who admires the name's historical background.

Zodiac Sign of Iskandar: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Iskandar:

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

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

K: Karate,Kundalini,Kind,Karma

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive

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

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

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

Iskandar is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Iskandar was the name of famous rulers, including Alexander the Great, Iskandar Muda, who was a famous 16th-century Sultan of Aceh, and Iskandar II of Johor, who was the 8th Sultan of Johor in Malaysia.

Related Names to Iskandar

Alexander, Alejandro, Alessandro, Alexandra.

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