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Alexei

/a-LEX-ay/

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What does Alexei mean?

Alexei is the Russian form of Alexander.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Orthodox, Christian

Variations

Alexei · Alexey

Nicknames

Alex · Alyosha

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