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Iskandar

/is-kan-DAHR/Somali & Swahili · a boy’s name

Arabic and Persian form of Alexander, ultimately meaning “defender of people/mankind.”

In Somali

How to say it
is-kan-DAHR
Given to
Boys
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
rare

In Swahili

How to say it
is-kan-DAR
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

IskandarIskenderEskandar