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Alistair

AL-ih-stuh

Alistair (name) means a male given name from Scottish Gaelic, ultimately derived from Alexander. Example: “Alistair Cooke was a well-known British-American broadcaster and journalist.”

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A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, ultimately derived from Alexander.

"Alistair Cooke was a well-known British-American broadcaster and journalist."

How to use Alistair

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Scottish form of Alexander; spelled interchangeably with Alastair.

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alastair → alexander →

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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men."

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for Alistair

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Alistair” mean?

The word “Alistair” means a male given name from Scottish Gaelic, ultimately derived from Alexander. In plain terms, a Scottish form of Alexander; spelled interchangeably with Alastair.

How do you pronounce “Alistair”?

“Alistair” is pronounced AL-ih-stuh (/ˈæl.ɪ.stɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Alistair” in a sentence?

Here is “Alistair” used in a sentence: “Alistair Cooke was a well-known British-American broadcaster and journalist.”

What part of speech is “Alistair”?

“Alistair” is a name.

Where does the word “Alistair” come from?

The word “Alistair” comes from Greek. From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men.".

Is “Alistair” a common word?

“Alistair” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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