Iskandar means “defender of men”. It comes from Greek. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek.
- Iskandar is a name of Greek origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Iskandar mean?
Literal meaning
Iskandar is a boy's name used in Uzbek. It means “defender of men”. Its elements are Greek in origin.
Uzbek form of Alexander
Iskandar in Uzbek
What does Iskandar mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Iskandar and Искандар (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “defender of men” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Iskandar come from?
Greek, borrowing. From Greek.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Iskandar a Uzbek name?
Yes. Iskandar is used as a given name in Uzbek. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Greek.
Iskandar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | IskandarLatin | Boy | same as above: “defender of men” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Iskandar
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iskandar | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Искандар | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Sibling names for Iskandar
Names recorded for the same language (Uzbek) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Iskandar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShukurBoy“gratitude, thankfulness”same language (uzbek)
- MavludBoy“newborn, born”same language (uzbek)
- DilnozaGirl“tender, graceful heart”same language (uzbek)
- PorsoBoy“pious, devout”same language (uzbek)
- GʻolibBoy“victorious”same language (uzbek)
- OyimposhshaGirl“lady princess”same language (uzbek)
- SarvarBoy“leader, chief”same language (uzbek)
- DilafroʻzGirl“one who delights the heart”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Iskandar
What does the name Iskandar mean?
Iskandar means “defender of men”. It comes from Greek. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek.
Is Iskandar a girl's or a boy's name?
Iskandar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Iskandar come from?
Iskandar is of Greek origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Iskandar?
Iskandar is recorded for Uzbek. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Iskandar have?
Iskandar has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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