Aleksandur

Faroese

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Alexander, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “I defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-), the stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /alɛkˈsantʊɹ/
  • Rhymes: -antʊɹ

Proper noun

Aleksandur m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Aleksandur: Aleksandursson
  • daughter of Aleksandur: Aleksandursdóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Aleksandur
accusative Aleksandur
dative Aleksanduri
genitive Aleksandurs
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