Name meaning
Alexei
means “defender”
- Origin
- Greek, via Russian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian
- Spellings
- Alexei · Aleksey · Alexis
- Say it
- ah-lek-SAY
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Alexei is the Russian form of Alexius, from the Greek alexein, to defend. Tsarevich Alexei was the last heir of the Russian Empire.
Roots
From Greek Alexios (alexein, to defend).
Where it is used
Alexis and Aleksey are related.
Alexei name FAQ
What does the name Alexei mean?
Alexei means “defender”. From Greek Alexios (alexein, to defend).
Where does the name Alexei come from?
Alexei is of Greek, via Russian origin. Today it is used in Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian families.
How do you pronounce Alexei?
Alexei is usually pronounced ah-lek-SAY.
Is Alexei a boy's or a girl's name?
Alexei is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Alexei?
Related spellings and forms include Aleksey, Alexis.
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