Jando: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Jando
Origin of the name Alejandro:
A cognate of Alexander, a compound Greek name composed of the elements alexein (to defend, to help) and andros (man): hence, “defender or helper of mankind.” The name was borne by Alexander the Great (356—323 B.C.), a Macedonian king and military conqueror who helped spread the Greek culture across Asia Minor to Egypt and India. Var: Aleksandr, Aleksandur, Alexander, Alexandras. Short: Alek, Alekos, Alex, Alexei, Alexios, Alexis, Sander, Sandros
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Occasional nickname for Alejandro; Jandro and Ale are more common.
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Jeno Jando is an Hungarian pianist and Professor of the Liszt Music Academy in Budapest, Hungary. He has recorded over 60 classical albums.
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