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Origin: Bulgarian

Meaning: Man's defender, warrior

Aleksi is a masculine name of Greek origin, meaning “man’s defender” and “warrior.” Aleksi is the Bulgarian, Georgian, and Finnish adaptation of the famous Alexandros, a name that has given rise to an abundance of similar appellations. In Ancient Greece, Alexandros was a title for those with high battle prowess. It is also an epithet for the goddess Hera, translated as “one who comes to save the warriors.” A name that sings off the tongue and delights the ears, baby Aleksi can embrace their ancestry while paying tribute to the heroes of the ancient world.