"Alex." meaning in English

See Alex. in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Alex.
  1. Abbreviation of Alexander. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: Alexander
    Sense id: en-Alex.-en-name-4PN3iLGQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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