Iskandar

The name Iskandar originated from old Arabic. The name is originally derived from the Greek name Alexander from the famous historical figure, Alexander the Great. The meaning of Iskandar is 'defender of the people'. Popular variants of this name include Iskander, Askander, Scander, and Eskinder. The name is known to have been transcribed from the old story of Dhul-Qarnayn's 'Iskandarnamah' and also from the letter of Aristotle to Alexander The Great, 'Sirr al-Asrar'. The name was popular in the Medieval Age and was mostly used by rulers. So, if you are looking to name your baby boy something historically significant and popular, Iskandar is what you have been searching for. Popular historical figures with this name include the 1610's Sultan of Aceh, Iskandar Thani; 1393's Afrasiyab dynasty ruler, Iskandar-i Shaykhi; vice governor of Bengkulu, Iskandar Ramis; the ruler of Persia during the Timurid Dynasty, Iskandar. Iskandar also makes for an excellent surname. Some eminent personalities with this surname are Iraqui singer, Affifa Iskandar; Malaysian actor, Azri Iskandar; Indonesian soccer player, Nur Iskandar; and Syrian musicologist and composer, Nouri Iskandar. Did you know there is a Russian missile system called 9K720 Iskander? People consider those named Iskandars to have an excellent attitude, a keen eye for details, be an achiever, nurturing, and rational.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic variation of Alexander

Numerology

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

S is for sweet, your pleasing way.

K is for keepsake, you treasure your memories.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

N is for nice, need I say more?

D is for dazzle, the sparkle of you.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

R is for rapport, friends seek you.

Lucky

Iskandar lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.