Alexei

Alexei Meaning & Origin

About Alexei
The name Alexei is of Russian origin and is derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning "defender" or "protector." It is a masculine name that carries the connotation of strength, bravery, and the ability to safeguard others. Alexei is often associated with individuals who are courageous, loyal, and willing to stand up for what they believe in.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alexei are male.

Alexei Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.93% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L EH1 K S EY2
🌐 IPA
/əˈlɛkˌseɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alexei in Braille

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

The name Alexei in braille

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

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

The name Alexei in sign language

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