The main name day of Oleksandr (Alexander) under the new church calendar of the OCU and UGCC is celebrated on 30 August; under the old style it is 12 September. On this day the Church remembers Saint Alexander, Patriarch of Constantinople. There are other feast days of saints named Alexander too, so many celebrate on the date closest to their birthday. Below are short name day wishes for Oleksandr, wishes in your own words, messages for a husband, dad, son, friend or colleague, and poems.
Other men’s name days: Volodymyr’s name day and Mykhailo’s name day; general collection — name day wishes.
The name Oleksandr comes from the Greek for “defender of people”, so wishing strength, reliable people around him and peace fits well. Add a personal detail. For example: “Sasha, happy name day! You are always ready to protect and support — thank you for being you. May your heavenly patron watch over you and may everything you plan succeed on the first try.”
Happy name day, Sasha dear!
May strength and courage persevere,
May life be kind in every way
And joy drop by to you each day!
A defender, as your name implies,
Be strong and true in all you do.
May your angel, ever wise,
Keep watch and always care for you!
Oleksandr is one of the most popular male names in Ukraine. The church calendar has several saints named Alexander, so the name day can be chosen by the date closest to the birthday. On 30 August (new style) the Church honours Saint Alexander of Constantinople, a 4th-century defender of the faith.
Oleksandr comes from the Greek Alexandros, made of the words “to defend” and “man”: “defender of people”. Alexander the Great made it famous, and in Ukraine so did film director Oleksandr Dovzhenko and poet Oleksandr Oles. Wishes for Oleksandr:
A bright bouquet, sweets or something useful for his hobby are all great choices for Oleksandr.
More options in our flowers for men and flowers for a colleague sections.
The main date is 30 August under the new church calendar (12 September under the old style). There are other feast days of saints named Alexander as well.
From Greek — “defender of people”.
An icon of his patron saint, sweets, a book or something useful for his hobby.
A summer men’s name day: Peter and Paul name day (29 June).
An autumn men’s name day: Serhii’s name day (25 September).
Spring name days: Oleksii name day wishes (17 March).
February name days: Kyrylo name day wishes (14 February).
Read also: birthday wishes for Oleksandr.
Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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