Names That Mean Defending

  1. Oleksa
    • Origin:

      Ukrainian variation of Alexander
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      One of many variants of the classic Alexander — this particular one is used in Ukraine.
  2. Olexi
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.
  3. Saunders
    • Origin:

      English, Scottish surname, variation of Sanders
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      Preppier and less politically-charged than its source name, Sanders
  4. Olexei
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.
  5. Sasheya
    • Origin:

      Slavic diminutive of Alexandra
    • Meaning:

      "defending warrior"
    • Description:

      If Sasha feels just a tad too dull, you may like the evocative Sasheya — used as a diminutive of Alexandra in Slavic regions.