Alastar is an Irish form of Alexander. The name Alexander itself derives from the Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), meaning "defending men" from ἀλέξω (alexo) "to defend" and ἀνήρ (aner) "man". EtymologyThe Irish Alastar developed from a Gaelic adaptation of Alexander, reflecting the spread of the name throughout Europe via historical figures like Alexander the Great and medieval legends. The name is part of a wider family of variants including Alasdair (Scottish Gaelic) and Alistair (Scottish/English).Notable BearersWhile specific notable bearers named Alastar are less documented than the root name, the association with Alexander carries significant weight. Prominent Alexanders include Alexander the Great, king of Macedon (4th century BC); Alexander Pope (1688-1744), English poet; Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804), American statesman; and Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), inventor of the telephone. As an Irish variant, Alastar has been used in Ireland perhaps from the early modern period onward.Variant FormsRelated feminine forms include Alastríona (Irish). Cross-linguistic variants range from Aleksandër in Albanian to Eskender in Amharic, among many others.Meaning: "defending men"Origin: Irish adaptation of Greek AlexanderType: First nameUsage: Irish