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