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    Meaning
    • Protector of men; abbreviation of alexander defender of mankind; originally a diminutive of alexander, now frequently used as an independent name, alec became very popular in the middle of the 20th century because of british actor sir alec guinness
    • A helper and defender of mankind
    OriginGreekEnglish
    Native script——
    GenderBoyBoy
    Popularity
    Syllables22
    First letterAA
    Rashi——
    Numerology3: creativity, joy and self-expression6: care, family and responsibility

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