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Girl name origins & meanings
- Russsian : Defender of mankind; variation of Alexander
- Russian : Pet form of Alexander
Boy name origins & meanings
- Greek : Protector of mankind
- Russian : Helper and defender of mankind
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Sasha
The name Sasha originates Russsian for "Defender of mankind", and is also a variation of Alexander
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