Iskender

Derived from the root name Alexander, Iskender has become a popular masculine name of modern days in the United States. Although it's a preferred name in the Christian community, it's originally a Greek name composed of distinct meaningful elements, 'Alexein', which means 'to help or to defend, 'Andros', which means 'man'. Therefore, the meaning of Iskender is 'defender or helper of mankind'. The rooted name was first carried out by a Macedonian king and military conqueror, Alexander the Great. He helped spread the Greek culture in all corners of Asia Minor and India to Egypt. Since Iskender is a popular name in Greek ethnicity, the original meaning of Iskender is Greek culture represents 'man's defender or warrior'. This name pronounces as i-sken-der or is-ke-nder. Explaining the roots, Iskender transformed from 'ALÉXŌ ANḖR / ANDRÓS' to 'ALÉXANDROS' to 'ALEXANDER'. This name has a popular historical significance as an Ancient Greek name. People believe, Iskender is derived from Aléxandros, composing two components: 'aléxō' that means (keep off, turn aside, guard, protect, defend, help) and 'anḗr andrós,' meaning 'defending men, protector of men'. This meaning is an example of the widespread motif of generally Indo-European/Greek names expressing 'battle-prowess'. It's also a surname/title 'epithets' of the Greek goddess Hera. This name is also associated with Alexander the Great, who assembled one of the most extensive empires in ancient history. Primarily, Iskender is the most given baby boy name in Turkey. In fact, a delicious traditional Turkish dish 'İskender kebap', a historical city in Turkey 'İskenderun', and the famous long-serving defender of the Ottoman Empire 'İskender Çelebi' is named after Iskender.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Turkish variation of Alexander

Numerology

I is for interest, you show in others.

S is for success, in all you will do.

K is for kindle, the warmth in others.

E is for endear, all those you touch.

N is for nice, need I say more?

D is for desire, your thoughts do aspire.

E is for endear, all those you touch.

R is for realist, the way you are.

Lucky

Iskender lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Iskender in Pop Culture

• Character in the historical fiction Turkish series Kösem. Played by Berk Cankat.