Iskander

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English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪˈskændə(ɹ)/, (missile alternatively) /ɪskənˈdɛə(ɹ)/

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Arabic الإسْكَنْدَر (al-ʔiskandar, “Alexander”). This surname is mostly found among Copts in Egypt.

Proper noun

Iskander (plural Iskanders)

  1. A surname from Arabic.
Alternative forms
Statistics
  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Iskander is the 29528th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 799 individuals. Iskander is most common among White (91.49%) individuals.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Russian Искандер (Iskander), ultimately from the Arabic name in etymology 1 above.

Noun

Iskander (plural Iskanders)

  1. (military) 9K720 Iskander (Russian ballistic missile)

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