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Oleksandr

Oleksandr is a male given name of Ukrainian origin. It is the Ukrainian form of Alexander.

Origin and meaning: The name derives from the Greek name Alexandros, from the elements alexein “to defend”

Usage and spelling: Oleksandr is widely used in Ukraine and among Ukrainian communities abroad. The standard

History and culture: The name has long been popular in Ukraine and appears in religious and secular

Notable people: Notable individuals include Oleksandr Usyk, a Ukrainian professional boxer; Oleksandr Zinchenko, a Ukrainian footballer;

See also: Alexander (given name).

and
aner/andros
“man,”
and
is
commonly
interpreted
as
“defender
of
men”
or
“protector
of
mankind.”
Ukrainian
spelling
is
Олександр.
In
English-language
contexts,
transliterations
include
Oleksandr,
Olexandr,
or
Oleksander.
contexts;
it
is
associated
with
saints
and
historical
figures
bearing
the
name
Alexander,
which
has
reinforced
its
popularity.
and
Oleksandr
Danyliuk,
a
Ukrainian
politician
and
former
Minister
of
Defense.