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Aleister

AL-ee-stuh
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Aleister (name) means a male given name, a rare variant of Alastair, most famously borne by the occultist Aleister Crowley. Example: “He goes by Aleister, an old family name.”

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A male given name, a rare variant of Alastair, most famously borne by the occultist Aleister Crowley.
"He goes by Aleister, an old family name."
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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, ultimately from the Greek name Alexander.

Origin: Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Aleister” mean?
The word “Aleister” means a male given name, a rare variant of Alastair, most famously borne by the occultist Aleister Crowley.
How do you pronounce “Aleister”?
“Aleister” is pronounced AL-ee-stuh (/ˈæl.i.stɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aleister” in a sentence?
Here is “Aleister” used in a sentence: “He goes by Aleister, an old family name.”
What part of speech is “Aleister”?
“Aleister” is a name.
Where does the word “Aleister” come from?
The word “Aleister” comes from Greek. From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, ultimately from the Greek name Alexander.

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