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Alexei

/a-LEX-ay/

Defender of the people

What does Alexei mean?

Alexei is the Russian form of Alexander.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Orthodox, Christian

Variations

Alexei · Alexey

Nicknames

Alex · Alyosha

Sibling name ideas

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