Peste un milion de români își serbează duminică onomastica, de Sfântul Alexandru • Știri Brașov Biz Brasov

Over one million Romanians celebrate their name day on August 30, honoring Saint Alexander, the Patriarch of Constantinople. According to data from the Romanian Police, 1,040,251 individuals have a reason to celebrate today, with 601,997 being men and 438,254 women. The most common name among men is 'Alexandru,' held by 536,889 people, while among women, 'Alexandra' is the most popular, with 277,610 bearers. The name Alexandru originates from the Greek 'Alexandros,' meaning 'defender of men,' and has historical significance due to notable figures like Alexander the Great.