Alexei
Alexei is a boys' name of Russian origin meaning “defender, helper, protector.” Alexei is a Russian form of Alexis, meaning 'defender' or 'helper.'
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how do you pronounce Alexei?
ah-lek-SAY
where does the name Alexei come from?
From the Greek Aléxios (Αλέξιος), meaning defender, which makes it the same name in origin as the Latin Alexius. It is also spelled Alexey.
It carries profound historical weight: Tsarevich Alexei was the hemophiliac heir to the Russian throne, and Alexei Navalny became an iconic figure in modern Russian politics. Multiple Russian tsars bore this name.
who are famous people named Alexei?
- Alexei Navalny (Russian opposition leader)
- Tsarevich Alexei (son of Nicholas II)
- Alexei Leonov (first person to walk in space)
what are the nicknames and variants of Alexei?
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what names go well with Alexei?
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quick answers about Alexei
What does the name Alexei mean?
Alexei means “defender, helper, protector”.
What is the origin of the name Alexei?
Alexei comes from the Russian naming tradition. Related forms include Alexey and Aleksei.
How popular is the name Alexei?
Alexei has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Alexei a boy or girl name?
Alexei is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Alexei?
Alexei is pronounced ah-lek-SAY, with 3 syllables.
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