Alastair

Alastair Meaning & Origin

About Alastair
The name Alastair is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Alasdair, which itself is a form of the Greek name Alexander. The name Alastair means "defender of mankind" or "man's defender." It carries connotations of strength, protection, and bravery, reflecting a person who is courageous and willing to stand up for others. Alastair is a name often associated with individuals who possess leadership qualities and a strong sense of justice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alastair are male.

Alastair Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -18.03% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A402306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L AH0 S T EH2 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈæləˌstɛr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alastair in Braille

Here's how to represent Alastair in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alastair in braille

How to Spell the Name Alastair in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alastair using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alastair in sign language

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