Iskandar

Iskandar Meaning & Origin

About Iskandar
The name "Iskandar" is of Persian origin and is derived from the Greek name "Alexander." It means "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." It is a strong and powerful name that carries connotations of bravery, leadership, and a sense of responsibility towards others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Iskandar are male.

Iskandar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASKNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I205306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 S K AA1 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/iskandar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASKNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iskandar in Braille

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

The name Iskandar in braille

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

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

The name Iskandar in sign language

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