No. 609 in Malay
iskandar
"Iskandar" is the Malay form of "Alexander," often referring to Alexander the Great.
In a sentence
Iskandar adalah seorang pelajar yang rajin.
Iskandar is a diligent student.
Here, 'Iskandar' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Dalam sejarah, Iskandar Zulkarnain dikenali sebagai seorang penakluk yang hebat.
In history, Alexander the Great is known as a great conqueror.
'Iskandar' represents the Malay form of the name Alexander, referencing a historical figure.
Nama Iskandar sering digunakan sebagai nama lelaki di Malaysia.
The name Iskandar is often used as a male name in Malaysia.
Here, 'Iskandar' is treated as a general example of a popular male given name in the Malay context.
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