Eskandar
/E-S-K-A-N-D-A-R/
Persian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, defender of men. It joins the memory of Alexander the Great, who ruled Persia, with that of Christian saints such as Alexander of Alexandria, carried by Iranian Christians.
See Eskandar scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Eskandar is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Persian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, defender of men. It joins the memory of Alexander the Great, who ruled Persia, with that of Christian saints such as Alexander of Alexandria, carried by Iranian Christians." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Iranian, Persian, American, MiddleEastern families, Eskandar carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Eskandar
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Eskandar resonates in either tradition.
How Eskandar sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Eskandar — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Eskandar
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Names similar to Eskandar
If Eskandar resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Iranian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Eskandar
Common questions about Eskandar
What does the name Eskandar mean?
Eskandar means "Persian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, defender of men. It joins the memory of Alexander the Great, who ruled Persia, with that of Christian saints such as Alexander of Alexandria, carried by Iranian Christians.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Eskandar a boy or girl name?
Eskandar is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Eskandar?
Eskandar is of Persian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Iranian, Persian, American families.
What are common nicknames for Eskandar?
Common short forms of Eskandar include Esk.
What is the numerology of Eskandar?
Eskandar has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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