Eskandar Name Meaning

The name Eskandar is derived from the Persian name اسکندر (Iskandar), which in turn comes from the Greek name Alexandros. It is the Iranian version of the classic Greek name Alexander, meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankind."

The most notable personality associated with the name Eskandar is Alexander the Great, also known as Iskandar-e-Azam in Persian. Alexander the Great was a legendary military commander and king of Macedon who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BC.