"Xander" meaning in English

See Xander in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈzæn.dɚ/ [General-American], /ˈzɑːndə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈzɐːndə/ Forms: Xanders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Xander (plural Xanders)
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of modern usage. Related terms: Sander, Sanders, Zander

Inflected forms

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