Aleksa

Aleksa is a South Slavic masculine given name, used primarily in Serbia, functioning as a short form of Aleksandar, the Serbian equivalent of Alexander. That name traces back through Latin and Greek to the elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man, giving the overall sense of defender of men. The name was borne by several medieval Serbian rulers and nobles, reinforcing its deep cultural roots in the region. Related forms include Aleksandar, Aleksander, and the diminutive Aco.