Aleksandur

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Faroese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Aleksandur m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes[edit]

Patronymics

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

Declension[edit]

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Aleksandur
Accusative Aleksandur
Dative Aleksanduri
Genitive Aleksandurs