Name:
Alexei
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Alexei is a Russian variant of Alexander. The name Alexander is a general European name, derived from the Old Greek name 'Alexandros', itself derived from the words 'alexein', which means 'to ward off or to defend', and 'andros or aner', which means 'man'. It means defender, helper, guardian of people. In other words, it is a name which signifies strength or protection. It was the name given to one of the greatest kings on Earth, Alexander The Great.
Pronunciation:
ah-leek-SYAY
The Five Elements:
Fire
Famous Alexei:
Alexei Klimov : athlete
Alexei Leonov : astronaut
Alexei Smirnov : hockey player
Alexei Yashin : hockey player