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    Meaning
    • This Slavic name is a shortened form of Alexander, translating to a defender of mankind. It carries a strong historical sense of protection.
    • 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
    OriginSlavicGreek
    Native script——
    GenderBoyBoy
    Popularity
    Syllables22
    First letterAA
    Rashi——
    Numerology2: harmony, kindness and cooperation3: creativity, joy and self-expression

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