No. 448 in German
alexander
In German, "Alexander" is a proper noun, typically a male given name, equivalent to "Alexander" in English.
In a sentence
Alexander ist ein begabter Musiker.
Alexander is a talented musician.
Here, 'Alexander' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.
Die Geschichte von Alexander dem Großen ist faszinierend.
The story of Alexander the Great is fascinating.
In this instance, 'Alexander' is part of the historical figure's name, emphasizing its importance.
Wir nennen ihn Alexander, weil es ein starker Name ist.
We call him Alexander, because it is a strong name.
This usage of 'Alexander' introduces a reasoning for choosing the name, depicting it as a symbol of strength.
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