Name Meaning & Origin
"A male given name from Arabic [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Iskandar or Alexander."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Iskandar, Iskander, Skandar, Skander, Askandar, Askander, Eskandar, Eskender, Eskinder, Iskinder, Sikandar, Sikander, Skandier, Scandar, Scander or İskender, is a variant of the given name Alexander in cultures such as Iran (Persia), Arabia and others throughout the Middle East, North East Africa, South Asia, Caucasus, Volga region and Central Asia. In Egypt, its bearers are mostly of Christian (Coptic) descent. Originally referring to Alexander the Great, it was transmitted through works such as the Iskandarnameh and the Sirr al-Asrar, and became a popular name for rulers in the medieval period.
Iskandar, Iskander, Skandar, Skander, Askandar, Askander, Eskandar, Eskender, Eskinder, Iskinder, Sikandar, Sikander, Skandier, Scandar, Scander or İskender, is a variant of the given name Alexander in cultures such as Iran (Persia), Arabia and others throughout the Middle East, North East Africa, South Asia, Caucasus, Volga region and Central Asia. In Egypt, its bearers are mostly of Christian (Coptic) descent. Originally referring to Alexander the Great, it was transmitted through works such as the Iskandarnameh and the Sirr al-Asrar, and became a popular name for rulers in the medieval period.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Iskander" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from Arabic [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Iskandar or Alexander.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~73 people named Iskander in the US. Peaked in 2009 with 13 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Iskander is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 3.
Iskander is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 73 people in the United States are named Iskander. The name peaked in 2009 with 13 recorded uses.
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