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Alexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a male given name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander, Aleksandr and Alekzandr. Related names and diminutives include Iskandar, Alec, Alek, Alex, Alexandre, Aleks, Aleksa, Alasdair, Sasha, and Sander; feminine forms include Alexandra, Alexandria, and Sasha. Etymology The name Alexander originates from the Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros; 'defending men' or 'protector of men'). It is a compound of the verb ἀλέξειν (aléxein; 'to ward off, avert, defend') and the noun ἀνήρ (anḗr, genitive: ἀνδρός, andrós; meaning 'man'). It is an example of the widespread motif of Greek names expressing "battle-prowess", in this case the ability to withstand or push back an enemy battle line.The earliest attested form of the name, is the Mycenaean Greek feminine anthroponym 𐀀𐀩𐀏𐀭𐀅𐀨, a-re-ka-sa-da-ra, (/Alexandra/), written in the Linear B syllabic script. Alaksandu, alternatively called Alakasandu or Alaksandus, was a king of Wilusa who sealed a treaty with the Hittite king Muwatalli II ca. 1280 BC; this is generally assumed to have been a Greek called Alexandros. The name was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors". In the Iliad, the character Paris is known also as Alexander. The name's popularity was spread throughout the Greek world by the military conquests of King Alexander III, commonly known as "Alexander the Great". Most later Alexanders in various countries were directly or indirectly named after him. People known as Alexander Alexander has been the name of many rulers, including kings of Macedon, of Scotland, emperors of Russia and popes. Rulers of antiquity Rulers of the Middle Ages Modern rulers Other royalty Religious leaders Other people Antiquity Middle Ages Alexander of Hales, English theologian in the 13th centuryModern Alexander (magician) (1880–1954), American stage magician specializing in mentalismPeople with the given name People with the given name Alexander or variants include: In other languages Variants and diminutives Al Ale Alex Alexey Xander Sasha/Sash Alexsander AlixanderSee also Alex (disambiguation) Alexandra Justice Alexander (disambiguation) Alexander (surname) All pages with titles beginning with Alexander Hera Alexandros, epithet of the Greek goddess HeraReferences. Discover the Aleksa Baxter popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Aleksa Baxter books.

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  • A Sabotaged Celebration and Salmon Snaps synopsis, comments

    A Sabotaged Celebration and Salmon Snaps

    Aleksa Baxter

    Maggie May Carver hates weddings, which is why she's trying her best to ignore the fact that her best friend's wedding is right around the corner.But when someone tries to sabotage...

  • A Puzzling Pooch and Pumpkin Puffs synopsis, comments

    A Puzzling Pooch and Pumpkin Puffs

    Aleksa Baxter

    Bed rest. Is there anything worse? Not for Maggie May Carver.But when a puzzling pooch makes a surprise appearance she's not going to let that stop her from figuring out where he c...

  • Maggie May and Miss Fancypants Mysteries Books 1 - 3 synopsis, comments

    Maggie May and Miss Fancypants Mysteries Books 1 - 3

    Aleksa Baxter

    Maggie May never wanted to investigate a murder, but when her grandpa was accused of killing a man he'd threatened with a shotgun, what was she supposed to do? Let him go back to p...

  • A Crazy Cat Lady and Canine Crunchies synopsis, comments

    A Crazy Cat Lady and Canine Crunchies

    Aleksa Baxter

    Now that the pesky matter of her grandpa's "shotgun situation" is behind them, Maggie May Carver is ready to get on with settling down in Baker Valley, Colorado with her Newfie, Mi...

  • A Dead Man and Doggie Delights synopsis, comments

    A Dead Man and Doggie Delights

    Aleksa Baxter

    "This book has everything that makes it a good cozy. Light romance, devoted dog person, curious protagonist, and a mystery."When Maggie May Carver moved to Baker Valley, Colorado s...

  • A Salacious Scandal and Steak Sizzlers synopsis, comments

    A Salacious Scandal and Steak Sizzlers

    Aleksa Baxter

    Just when Maggie May Carver thinks her life is finally going to settle into happy newlywed bliss, a very scary man finds her and asks for her help in solving a thirtysixyearold mur...

  • A Buried Body and Barkery Bites synopsis, comments

    A Buried Body and Barkery Bites

    Aleksa Baxter

    Just when things are starting to settle into a nice little routine, Maggie finds herself once more tracking down a murderer. One she hopes isn't her best (and only) customer.Add to...

  • A Missing Mom and Mutt Munchies synopsis, comments

    A Missing Mom and Mutt Munchies

    Aleksa Baxter

    Maggie May Carver is done with murder. She's sworn that if she finds another dead body she's just going to step right over it and continue on her merry little way. But when a littl...

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    A Housebound Holiday

    Aleksa Baxter

    It's spring 2020 in the Baker Valley of Colorado and things are not going to plan.Instead of spending the month of April getting some quality time in with her new husband, Maggie M...

  • Maggie May and Miss Fancypants Mysteries Books 4 - 6 synopsis, comments

    Maggie May and Miss Fancypants Mysteries Books 4 - 6

    Aleksa Baxter

    Maggie May is done with murder. If she finds another dead body she's just going to step right over it and carry on as if it never happened. But when a little boy shows up with a pi...

  • A Poisoned Past and Puppermints synopsis, comments

    A Poisoned Past and Puppermints

    Aleksa Baxter

    Maggie May Carver is a bit bored waiting for the new pet resort to open. So when she finds out that the daughter of one of her former barkery customers was murdered and the case wa...

  • A Fouled-Up Fourth synopsis, comments

    A Fouled-Up Fourth

    Aleksa Baxter

    Lucas Dean is dead and, honestly, Maggie May Carver couldn't be happier. So when the cops can't figure out who did it? Fine by her.But when a second person turns up killed in the s...