Alistair

Alistair Meaning & Origin

About Alistair
The name Alistair is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of mankind" or "protector of men." It is a strong and noble name that conveys qualities of bravery, leadership, and a sense of responsibility towards others. Alistair is often associated with individuals who are courageous, loyal, and have a natural inclination to protect and support those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alistair are male.

Alistair Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A402306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L IH0 S T EH2 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈælɪˌstɛr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alistair in Braille

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

The name Alistair in braille

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

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

The name Alistair in sign language

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