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Alexander John may refer to: Prince Alexander John of Wales (1871–1871), son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Alexander John (athlete) (born 1986)
Alexander_John
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John Alexander may refer to the following people: John Alexander (actor) (1897–1982), American stage and film actor John Alexander (director), British
John_Alexander
Progeny of British queen
Together, Alexandra and Edward had six children. One of these children, Alexander John, died in infancy. Furthermore, Alexandra and Edward's eldest son, Albert
Descendants_of_Queen_Victoria
Australian politician (born 1951)
Alexander John Gosse Downer (born 9 September 1951) is an Australian former politician and diplomat who served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs from
Alexander_Downer
First ruler of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (1820–1873)
[alekˈsandru iˈo̯aŋ ˈkuza] , or Alexandru Ioan I, also Anglicised as Alexander John Cuza; 20 March [O.S. 8 March] 1820 – 15 May 1873) was the first domnitor
Alexandru_Ioan_Cuza
British politician (born 1976)
Alexander John Gervase Chalk KC (born 8 August 1976) is a British politician and barrister. He served as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
Alex_Chalk
American painter (1856–1915)
John White Alexander (October 7, 1856 – May 31, 1915) was an American portrait, figure, and decorative painter and illustrator. John White Alexander was
John_White_Alexander
British politician and statesman (1887–1952)
Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow, KG, KT, GCSI, GCIE, OBE, TD, PC, FRSE (24 September 1887 – 5 January 1952) was a British Unionist
Victor Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow
Victor_Hope,_2nd_Marquess_of_Linlithgow
English mathematician and philologist (1814–1890)
Alexander John Ellis FRS (14 June 1814 – 28 October 1890) was an English mathematician, philologist and early phonetician who also influenced the field
Alexander_John_Ellis
American actor (1897–1982)
John Alexander (November 29, 1897 – July 13, 1982) was an American stage, film, and television actor. He was born on November 29, 1897, in Newport, Kentucky
John_Alexander_(actor)
English writer, political commentator and consultant
Alexander John Cameron Deane (born 24 June 1979) is a British writer, political commentator and consultant. He is a regular commentator on Sky News and
Alex_Deane
American bassist (1951–2022)
Alexander John Such (November 14, 1951 – June 5, 2022) was an American musician, best known as the original bassist of rock band Bon Jovi. He played in
Alec_John_Such
British clergyman and inventor (1769–1843)
Alexander John Forsyth (28 December 1768 – 11 June 1843) was a Scottish Church of Scotland minister, who first successfully used fulminating (or 'detonating')
Alexander_John_Forsyth
Pathological embedding of the sphere in 3D space
The Alexander horned sphere is a pathological embedding of the 2-sphere into 3-dimensional Euclidean space. The topological object was discovered by J
Alexander_horned_sphere
Name list
other symbols. Alexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king
Alexander
American engineer and son of US President John Tyler (1848-1883)
John Alexander Tyler (April 7, 1848 – September 1, 1883) was an American engineer and the second son of President John Tyler and his second wife, Julia
John_Alexander_Tyler
Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator (1757–1809)
Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball, 1st Baronet (Italian: Alessandro Giovanni Ball, 22 July 1757 – 25 October 1809) was a Royal Navy officer and colonial
Alexander_Ball
American soldier and politician (1826–1886)
John Alexander Logan (February 9, 1826 – December 26, 1886) was an American soldier and politician. He served in the Mexican–American War and was a general
John_A._Logan
Scottish-Australian minister (1847–1907)
John Alexander Dowie (25 May 1847 – 9 March 1907) was a Scottish-Australian minister known as a Christian evangelist, faith healer, and early influence
John_Alexander_Dowie
Canadian prime minister and Father of Confederation (1815–1891)
Sir John Alexander Macdonald (10 or 11 January 1815 – 6 June 1891) was the first prime minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873 and from 1878 until
John_A._Macdonald
Scottish singer (1946–2026)
Alexander John Ligertwood (/ˈlɪdʒərtwʊd/; LIH-jərt-wuud; 18 December 1946 – 30 April 2026) was a Scottish singer, guitarist and drummer. Ligertwood was
Alex_Ligertwood
American R&B singer (1929–1954)
John Marshall Alexander Jr. (June 9, 1929 – December 25, 1954), known by the stage name Johnny Ace, was an American rhythm-and-blues singer. He had a
Johnny_Ace
American actor (born 1982)
Alexander John DiPersia (born March 6, 1982) is an American actor known for his role in the 2016 horror film Lights Out. DiPersia's first role was a minor
Alexander_DiPersia
Alexander John Scott (23 July 1768 - 24 July 1840) was an Anglican chaplain who served in the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic
Alexander_John_Scott
Australian tennis player and politician
John Gilbert Alexander (born 4 July 1951), nicknamed JA, is an Australian former professional tennis player, sports broadcaster, and federal politician
John Alexander (Australian politician)
John_Alexander_(Australian_politician)
British musician
Alexander John Joseph Doyle (born 28 August 1980) is a British musician. He is best known as the guitarist and synthesiser player for English synth-pop
Al_Doyle
American activist
Alexander John Goodrum (1960–2002) was an African-American transgender civil rights activist, writer, and educator. He was the founder and director of
Alexander_John_Goodrum
American painter (born 1945)
John Alexander (born October 26, 1945) is an American painter. Alexander studied art at Lamar University in Beaumont and Southern Methodist University
John_Alexander_(artist)
American historian
Alexander John Motyl is an American historian, political scientist, poet, writer, translator, and painter. He is a resident of New York City. He is professor
Alexander_J._Motyl
English footballer (born 2000)
Alexander John Hunt (born 29 May 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club York City. Hunt joined the
Alex_Hunt
Groundbreaking African-American military officer (1864 – 1894)
John Hanks Alexander (January 6, 1864 – March 26, 1894) was the first African-American officer in the United States armed forces to hold a regular command
John_Hanks_Alexander
Irish Anglican priest
Christianity portal John Alexander (2 September 1833 – 10 September 1908) was an Irish Anglican priest who served as Dean of Ferns from 1899 until his
John_Alexander_(priest)
American painter
Alexander John Drysdale (1870–1934) was an early 20th-century artist who specialized in landscapes of Louisiana using the technique of oil wash, that gave
Alexander_John_Drysdale
Canadian basketball player (born 1998)
Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander (/ˈʃeɪ/ SHAY; born July 12, 1998), also known by his initials SGA, is a Canadian professional basketball player for
Shai_Gilgeous-Alexander
King of Macedon from 336 to 323 BC
Alexander III of Macedon (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanized: Aléxandros; 20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), most commonly known as Alexander the
Alexander_the_Great
United States Army colonel (born 1937)
John B. Alexander (born 1937) is a retired United States Army colonel. An infantry officer for much of his career, he is best known as a leading advocate
John_B._Alexander
English footballer (born 1998)
Trent John Alexander-Arnold (born 7 October 1998), sometimes known mononymously as Trent, is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back
Trent_Alexander-Arnold
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John Alexander Stewart may refer to: John Alexander Stewart (politician) (1867–1922), Canadian politician John Alexander Stewart (scholar) (1882–1948)
John_Alexander_Stewart
Alexander John Thompson (1885 in Plaistow, Essex – 17 June 1968 in Wallington, Surrey) is the author of the last great table of logarithms, published in
Alexander_John_Thompson
British official and writer
Sir Alexander John Arbuthnot KCSI CIE (11 October 1822 – 10 June 1907) was a British official and writer. He was born at Farmhill, County Mayo, the third
Alexander_John_Arbuthnot
Airman who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross
Reginald Alexander John Warneford, VC (15 October 1891 – 17 June 1915), also known as Rex Warneford, was a British aviator and Royal Naval Air Service
Reginald_Warneford
British Army general (1867–1957)
General Sir Alexander John Godley, GCB, KCMG (4 February 1867 – 6 March 1957) was a senior British Army officer. He is best known for his role as commander
Alexander_Godley
American architect
Alexander John Majeski, AIA, (August 29, 1920 – March 10, 1974), was an American architect who practiced in the mid to late-twentieth-century Connecticut
Alexander_John_Majeski
American lawyer, civil engineer, surveyor, geologist, and university teacher
John Henry Alexander (June 26, 1812 – March 2, 1867) was an American scientist, civil engineer and businessman. Alexander was born in Annapolis, Maryland
John_Henry_Alexander
American film director
Alexander John Graves (born July 23, 1965) is an American film director, television director, television producer and screenwriter. Alex Graves was born
Alex_Graves
Australian surveyor (1820–1894)
Alexander John Skene, Esq. M.A. J.P. (1820 – 22 August 1894) was Surveyor General of Victoria, (then a colony, now a state of Australia) from 1869 to 1886
Alexander_John_Skene
British politician (born 1955)
Alexander John Randall, Baron Randall of Uxbridge, PC (born 5 August 1955) is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge
John Randall, Baron Randall of Uxbridge
John_Randall,_Baron_Randall_of_Uxbridge
Scottish painter and engraver
John Alexander (1686 – c. 1766) was a Scottish painter and engraver of the 18th century. He studied in Italy under Giuseppe Chiari. Alexander was the
John_Alexander_(painter)
American politician (1851–1922)
Alexander John McKenzie (1850–1922) was a lawman and politician in early North Dakota. As the Republican national committeeman from North Dakota, he directed
Alexander McKenzie (politician)
Alexander_McKenzie_(politician)
German hurdler (born 1986)
semifinals Alexander John at World Athletics Alexander John at Olympics.com Alexander John at Team Deutschland (in German) Alexander John at Olympics
Alexander_John_(athlete)
American politician (1893–1971)
John Grant Alexander (July 16, 1893 – December 8, 1971) was a Representative to the U.S. Congress from Minnesota. He was born in Texas Valley, Cortland
John_G._Alexander
Topics referred to by the same term
Alex Forsyth (footballer, born 1952) (born 1952), Scottish footballer Alexander John Forsyth (1769–1843), Scottish minister who first successfully used chemicals
Alex_Forsyth
Canadian medical researcher (1919–1998)
John Alexander Hopps, OC (May 21, 1919 – November 24, 1998) was a Canadian medical researcher. He was co-developer of both the first artificial pacemaker
John_Alexander_Hopps
British prince (1905–1919)
Reverend Canon John Neale Dalton officiating. His godparents were King Carlos I of Portugal; his uncles Prince Carl of Denmark and Alexander Duff, 1st Duke
Prince John of the United Kingdom
Prince_John_of_the_United_Kingdom
Canadian politician
Alexander John Colquhoun (1868 – February 5, 1951) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Maple Creek in the Legislative
Alexander_John_Colquhoun
American politician
John Alexander Morrison (January 31, 1814 – July 25, 1904) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. John A. Morrison
John_Alexander_Morrison
Australian geologist (1868–1958)
John Alexander Watt (1868–1958) was an Australian geologist and mineralogist and participant of the 1894 Horn Expedition to Central Australia. Born in
John_Alexander_Watt
Topics referred to by the same term
Scottish character actor Alexander Mackenzie (artist) (1923–2002), St Ives school artist Sandy Mackenzie (Alexander John Mackenzie, born 1941), Australian
Alexander_Mackenzie
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (d. 1857)
John Alexander VC (died 24 September 1857) was a British Army soldier and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry
John_Alexander_(VC)
Scottish entomologist (1912–1978)
Alexander John Haddow, CMG FRS FRES (27 December 1912 – 26 December 1978). was a Scottish entomologist recognised for his work at the Uganda Virus Research
Alexander_John_Haddow
New York police superintendent
John Alexander Kennedy (August 9, 1803 – June 20, 1873) was the superintendent of police for New York City, from 1860 to 1863. He was in charge of the
John_Alexander_Kennedy
American politician from Ohio (1777–1848)
John Alexander (April 16, 1777 – June 28, 1848) was a U.S. representative from Ohio. Born at Crowsville, in the Spartanburg District, South Carolina, Alexander
John Alexander (Ohio politician)
John_Alexander_(Ohio_politician)
Canadian politician
John Alexander Buchanan (March 4, 1887 – May 9, 1976) was a Canadian politician and civil engineer. Buchanan was appointed to the Senate of Canada on January
John_Alexander_Buchanan
American film director (1910–1992)
Madrid, 2025). https://providenceediciones.com/JOHN-STURGES-Alexander-Zarate Wikimedia Commons has media related to John Sturges. John Sturges at IMDb
John_Sturges
British comedian
Alexander John Riley (born 29 March 1968 in Sheffield, Yorkshire) is an English TV and radio presenter, comedian and car journalist. Born and brought up
Alex_Riley_(comedian)
American army officer (1865–1899)
John Alexander Logan Jr., born Manning Alexander Logan (July 24, 1865 – November 11, 1899), was a United States Army officer who posthumously received
John_Alexander_Logan_Jr.
English footballer (born 1973)
Alexander John Russell (born 17 March 1973) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. His father, Alex Russell played
Alex Russell (footballer, born 1973)
Alex_Russell_(footballer,_born_1973)
American art historian
John Alexander Pope (4 August 1906 – 18 September 1982) was a prominent scholar of Asian art, particularly Chinese and Japanese blue-and-white ceramics
John_Alexander_Pope
John Alexander Lillington (c. 1725 – April 1786), also known as Alexander John Lillington, was an American planter, politician and Patriot officer from
Alexander_Lillington
Alexander John Forbes-Leith, 1st Baron Leith of Fyvie JP DL (6 August 1847 – 14 November 1925), was a Scottish Royal Navy officer and US steel magnate
Alexander Forbes-Leith, 1st Baron Leith of Fyvie
Alexander_Forbes-Leith,_1st_Baron_Leith_of_Fyvie
British politician
Alexander John "Sandy" Trees, Baron Trees (born 12 June 1946) is a professor of veterinary parasitology and a Crossbench member of the House of Lords.
Alexander_Trees,_Baron_Trees
Topics referred to by the same term
John Alexander Dewar may refer to: John Alexander Dewar (1863 – 1945, farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. John Dewar, 1st Baron Forteviot
John_Alexander_Dewar
Alexander John Scott (1805–1866) was a Scottish dissident theologian, who became the first principal of Owens College in Manchester. The son of Rev Dr
Alexander John Scott (principal)
Alexander_John_Scott_(principal)
Topics referred to by the same term
Alexander J. Russell may refer to: Alexander James Russell, Scottish lawyer Alex Russell (footballer, born 1973) (Alexander John Russell), English footballer
Alexander_J._Russell
New Zealand international rugby union player and coach (1944–2025)
Alexander John "Grizz" Wyllie MBE (30 August 1944 – 22 March 2025) was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach. Wyllie began his rugby career playing
Alex_Wyllie
Canadian politician from Ontario
John Alexander Calder was a Canadian politician from Ontario. He represented Oxford North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from a 1918 by-election
John_Alexander_Calder
Scottish bishop
Catholicism portal Alexander John Grant (1693 – 19 September 1727) was a Roman Catholic clergyman who briefly served as the vicar apostolic of the Highland
Alexander_Grant_(bishop)
Canadian politician
John Alexander (Pete) Robertson (October 6, 1913 – February 19, 1965) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Senate of Canada. Robertson
John_Alexander_Robertson
American Bishop of the Episcopal Church
John Neil Alexander (born January 23, 1954) is a bishop and the Custodian of the Standard Book of Common Prayer in The Episcopal Church. He is Professor
J._Neil_Alexander
Irish Australian entomologist
Alexander John Nicholson (25 March 1895 – 28 October 1969) was an Irish Australian entomologist who specialized in insect population dynamics. He was Chief
Alexander_John_Nicholson
Title in the peerage of Ireland
Gosford (1877–1954) Archibald Alexander John Stanley Acheson, 6th Earl of Gosford (1911–1966) Charles David Alexander John Sparrow Acheson, 7th Earl of
Earl_of_Gosford
Official title of the ruler of Romania between 1862 and 1881
Romanian United Principalities under Alexander John I, who had become the ruler of both states since 1859. Alexander John abdicated in 1866 and was succeeded
Domnitor
Australian businessman
Alexander John MacRae (25 December 1888 – 30 November 1938) was a sports entrepreneur and clothing manufacturer. Born in Scotland, he emigrated to Australia
Alexander_MacRae
Emperor of Russia from 1855 to 1881
Alexander II (29 April 1818 – 13 March 1881) was Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland from 2 March 1855 until his assassination
Alexander_II_of_Russia
Scottish politician
John Alexander (born June 1988) is a Scottish SNP politician who was formerly a councillor for Strathmartine Ward 1 from 2012 to 2024. Alexander also served
John_Alexander_(councillor)
Canadian politician, engineer and farmer
John Alexander Wallace (April 3, 1881 – October 13, 1961) was a Canadian politician, engineer and farmer. Wallace was born in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.
John_Alexander_Wallace
Manx politician (born 1966)
Alexander John Allinson (born 1966) is an English-born Manx physician and politician who serves as an independent member of the House of Keys, representing
Alex_Allinson
German-born American businessman (1763–1848)
(1900). "Astor, John Jacob" . Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. New York: D. Appleton. Emmerich, Alexander (January 1, 2016). "John Jacob Astor"
John_Jacob_Astor
Topics referred to by the same term
John D. Alexander may refer to: John D. Alexander (politician) (1903–1994), Canadian politician John D. Alexander (admiral) (born 1959), U.S. Navy admiral
John_D._Alexander
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
The John Alexander House is a historic house in Maryville, Tennessee. It was built in 1906 for Presbyterian minister John Alexander, and designed in the
John_Alexander_House
English schoolmaster and botanist (1811–1874)
Charles Alexander Johns (1811–1874) was a 19th-century British botanist and educator who was the author of a long series of popular books on natural history
Charles_Alexander_Johns
American politician (born 1947)
Alexander N. Green (born September 1, 1947) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 9th congressional district
Al_Green_(politician)
Scottish advocate and judge
Alexander John Mackenzie Stuart, Baron Mackenzie-Stuart (18 November 1924 – 1 April 2000) was a Scottish advocate and judge. He was the first judge from
Alexander Mackenzie Stuart, Baron Mackenzie-Stuart
Alexander_Mackenzie_Stuart,_Baron_Mackenzie-Stuart
John Alexander Symonds (13 July 1935 – 7 January 2017) was an English Metropolitan Police officer and KGB agent. John Alexander Symonds was born in the
John_Alexander_Symonds
John Alexander was a medical health officer for the county of Caithness, North Scotland until his death on 5 December 1901. Alexander married Georgina
John_Alexander_(doctor)
British painter (1793–1864)
John Alexander Gilfillan was a professor of painting at the University of Strathclyde who migrated to Whanganui, New Zealand in 1841. He settled on a farm
John_Alexander_Gilfillan
British naval officer and explorer (1786–1847)
Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin KCH FRS FLS FRGS (16 April 1786 – 11 June 1847) was a British Royal Navy officer, explorer and colonial administrator. After
John_Franklin
British engineer (1892–1964)
Alexander John Henry Kerr (2 December 1892 – 4 December 1964) was an English marine engineer and wholesale newsagent. He is best known for his service
Alexander_Kerr
Scottish war correspondent
John Alexander Cameron (died 19 January 1885) was a Scottish war correspondent. Cameron was descended from the Camerons of Kinlochiel. He was born at Inverness
John_Alexander_Cameron
Bishop of Byzantium and the first bishop of Constantinople from 314 to 337
Alexander of Constantinople (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος; c. 241 – 337) was bishop of Byzantium from 314 and the first bishop of Constantinople from 330
Alexander_of_Constantinople
ALEXANDER JOHN
ALEXANDER JOHN
Male
English
(Hebrew ×Ö²×œÖ¶×›Ö°Ö¼×¡Ö·× Ö°×“Ö¶×¨): Anglicized form of Latin Alexandrus (Greek Alexandros), ALEXANDER means "defender of mankind." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a son of Simon, a relative of the high priest, a Jew in Acts 19:33, and a coppersmith who opposed Paul.
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Greek, Latin
Defender of Mankind; Feminine of Alexander
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Greek
Defender; protector of mankind. Famous Bearer: Alexander the Great.
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French American Greek Arthurian Legend
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American, Basque, British, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindu, Indian, Irish, Jamaican, Latin, Netherlands, Polish, Portuguese, Shakespearean, Swedish, Swiss, Tamil, Ukrainian
Helper and Defender of Mankind; Protector of Mankind; Warrior; Defender of Men
Female
English
Variant spelling of Latin Alexandria, ALEXANDREA means "defender of mankind."
Male
English
Great Protector
Male
Esperanto
Esperanto form of Latin Alexandrus, ALEXANDRO means "defender of mankind."
Male
Dutch
, defender of man.
Female
Greek
 Feminine form of Greek Alexandros, ALEXANDRA means "defender of mankind."
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English Greek American
Feminine of Alexander. Defender of mankind.
Male
French
French and Galician-Portuguese form of Latin Alexandrus, ALEXANDRE means "defender of mankind."
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Greek American
Defender; protector of mankind. Famous Bearer: Alexander the Great.
Boy/Male
Swedish American Greek Biblical Shakespearean
Defender of man.
Female
English
 Feminine form of English Alexander, ALEXANDRA means "defender of mankind." Compare with other forms of Alexandra.
Male
Polish
Polish and Slovene form of Greek Alexandros, ALEKSANDER means "defender of men."
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American, Australian, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Latin, Swiss
French Form of Alexander
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American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Egyptian, English, Greek, Latin
Defender of Mankind; Female Version of Alexander
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American, Australian, British, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Indian, Jamaican, Portuguese, Swedish
Protector of Man; Man's Defender; Feminine of Alexander; Helper and Defender of Mankind; To Defend; To Help
Male
Romanian
Romanian form of Greek Alexandros, ALEXANDRU means "defender of mankind."
ALEXANDER JOHN
ALEXANDER JOHN
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Hindu, Indian
A Wife of Lord Krishna
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Leicestershire)
English (chiefly Leicestershire) : variant of Hubert.
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Finnish, German, Greek, Scandinavian, Swedish
Vigilant; Watchful
Male
Egyptian
, I bring the offering.
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Indian
Anand
Girl/Female
Muslim
Daffodil, Narcissus flower (1)
Boy/Male
German
Honest advisor.
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Tamil
Aananthamaya | அநஂதாமாயா
Full of great happiness
Girl/Female
Indian
Female companion of the prophet
Male
African
a very small pebble.
ALEXANDER JOHN
ALEXANDER JOHN
ALEXANDER JOHN
ALEXANDER JOHN
ALEXANDER JOHN
n.
One of several alkaloids found in the leaves of the oleander.
n.
Alt. of Alisanders
n.
The dialect, formed with slight variations from the Attic, which prevailed among Greek writers after the time of Alexander.
n.
An umbelliferous plant, the common Alexanders of Western Europe (Smyrnium Olusatrum).
n.
See St. John's-wort.
n.
A kind of apple which by keeping becomes much withered; -- called also Johnapple.
pl.
of Johnny
n.
A period of time reckoned from some particular date or epoch; a succession of years dating from some important event; as, the era of Alexander; the era of Christ, or the Christian era (see under Christian).
n.
A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.
a.
Pertaining to or resembling Dr. Johnson or his style; pompous; inflated.
n.
A genus of plants, some species of which produce beautiful and fragrant flowers; Cape jasmine; -- so called in honor of Dr. Alexander Garden.
n.
A familiar diminutive of John.
n.
A beautiful evergreen shrub of the Dogbane family, having clusters of fragrant red or white flowers. It is native of the East Indies, but the red variety has become common in the south of Europe. Called also rosebay, rose laurel, and South-sea rose.
n.
A manner of acting or of writing peculiar to, or characteristic of, Dr. Johnson.
n.
the oleander.
n.
A brief writing formed as if to be inscribed on a monument, as that concerning Alexander: "Sufficit huic tumulus, cui non sufficeret orbis."
n.
The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words.
n.
One of a sect of philosophers, said to have been found in India by Alexander the Great, who went almost naked, denied themselves the use of flesh, renounced bodily pleasures, and employed themselves in the contemplation of nature.
v. t.
To pass over; as, Alexander transpassed the river.