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.
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Yes — Eskandar is a Christian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “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.”.
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Meaning & 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.
What would a baby named Eskandar look like?
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See Eskandar's baby portrait →What does Eskandar's numerology say?
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.
Eskandar's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Eskandar's full reading →
Does Eskandar go with your family's names?
Eskandar breaks into 8 sounds: /E-S-K-A-N-D-A-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Eskandar sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Eskandar beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Eskandar — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Eskandar
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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
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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.
Is Eskandar a Christian name?
Yes. Eskandar is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Persian origin.
What does Eskandar mean in Persian?
Eskandar originates from Persian, where it 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.."
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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