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Aleister

AL-ee-stuh

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

Rhymes for Aleister

sister lister mister twister meister blister keister minister sinister register magister cloister

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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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