What origin is the name Sikander?

Sikander comes from Punjabi naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Sikander?

Names from the same punjabi tradition pair naturally with Sikander — for example Ishika, Beeyatch, Harnoor. You can browse more on our punjabi names page.

What is the rashi of the name Sikander?

Sikander starts with the syllable “Si” (सी), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 3, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Sikander

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sikander

Sikander

Boy

Punjabi

3 syllables

Sikander is a Punjabi boy's name meaning "A great king", Rashi Kumbh.

The meaning of Sikander is "A great king" — a boy name of Punjabi origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Kumbh
Nakshatra: shatabhisha (Si)
Origin: Punjabi
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

A great king

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Sikander

What does Sikander mean?

Sikander is a boy name of Punjabi origin meaning "A great king".

How popular is Sikander?

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Sister names that go with Sikander

Ishika Beeyatch Harnoor Harseerat Humpreet Shardha

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Si (सी)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 3
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Si” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.