Name meaning
Alexios
means “defender”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Greek, Cypriot
- Spellings
- Alexios · Alexis · Alexei
- Say it
- ah-LEK-see-os
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Alexios comes from the Greek alexein, to defend. Alexios I Komnenos restored the Byzantine Empire around 1100, and his daughter Anna Komnene wrote his history.
Roots
From Greek Aléxios (alexein, to defend).
Where it is used
Alexis and Alexei are related.
Alexios name FAQ
What does the name Alexios mean?
Alexios means “defender”. From Greek Aléxios (alexein, to defend).
Where does the name Alexios come from?
Alexios is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek, Cypriot families.
How do you pronounce Alexios?
Alexios is usually pronounced ah-LEK-see-os.
Is Alexios a boy's or a girl's name?
Alexios is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Alexios?
Related spellings and forms include Alexis, Alexei.
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