Alexej name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Russian, Czech, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: a-lexej
Meaning: The Defender
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What does Alexej mean?

Commonly used in Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Danish, Russian and Finnish, Alexej means "The Defender" which of Old Greek origin is aimed at boys. Alexej is variant form of everlasting and acclaimed Alexis.

Alexis is a short version of names with "Alex". Alexis is Greek equivalent of Αλεξιος. Alexis is originated from Old Greek, Alexis means "Defender of Mankind and Man's Defender".

How do I pronounce Alexej?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Alexej is a-lexej.

Variants of Alexej

Alexios, Alexis, Aalexis, Alexie, Alessa, Alexzis, Alexisjade, Alexiel, Alexia, Alex

How popular is the name Alexej?

Alexej is a common baby name in Germany while it is somewhat familiar in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Russia. At least, 3000 people globally have carried Alexej as their given name according to our evaluation.

Facts

Alexej in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands61600
Finland1312650
Sweden494300
Norway4600
Denmark3000

What numbers say about Alexej?

If letter A is your cornerstone, you are probably full of ambition and the most motivated person you know. The only thing holding you back is your lack of flexibility. You have to accept that better days are coming and stop grieving over the good old ones. You prefer to follow your intuition rather than follow rules and suggestions. You encourage people to walk the harder path and fight for what they believe is right.

Other names similar to Alexej, for name hunters

  •  Atek - Mainly used in Polish, Atek means "Generous, Racy or Noble" is a baby boy name has its origin in Arabic and Old Greek
  •  Korissa - Meaning of Korissa is Cornelia and The Element Kore with the Meaning Maiden Virgin used for girls has its origin in Old Greek. Korissa is derivation of Cora.
  •  Tesha means Survivor or Happiness is a baby girl name substantially used in Kannada, Marathi and Oriya is of English-American and Old Greek origin
  •  Volytta - Old Greek name Volytta bestowed upon girls, meaning of Volytta is "Veiled". Volytta is resultant of Voleta.
  •  Celeashah - Of Old Greek origin, Celeashah is a baby girl name, Celeashah means "A Passionate Woman". Celeashah is derivation of Celisha.

Sibling Names for Alexej

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Famous people named Alexej

  • Alexej Čepička, Czechoslovak communist politician
  • Alexej Pludek, Czech writer
  • Alexej von Jawlensky, Russian expressionist painter active in Germany

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