does anyone know what the name alex means?

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does anyone know what the name alex means?

2006-09-09 14:07:36 · 4 answers · asked by Erika L 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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Greek
Alex means away -to keep away ,to push away.
Alex - Alexander
Alexandros in Greek Alex + andros
Andros -Andras means man
Alexandros means the one who pushes-keeps men away.

2006-09-09 14:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by Mac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Alex as in Alexander, Aleksander, Aleksandar, Aleksandros

Alek - protection, defence
Andros - man

So yes, he is a protector of men

2006-09-09 21:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by zooly4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

This comes form alexander or alexandra, meaning protector of mankind

2006-09-09 21:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by jisscimhere 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Full name, Alexander: warrior

2006-09-09 21:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by Peggy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋