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BoyPronounced American English /ˈæl.d͡ʒəɹ/; British English /ˈæl.d͡ʒə/Multiple Languages language family

Alger

From a surname that was derived from the given name Algar.

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Alger is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈæl.d͡ʒəɹ/; British English /ˈæl.d͡ʒə/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈæl.d͡ʒəɹ/; British English /ˈæl.d͡ʒə/
Language familyMultiple Languages

Meaning and history

From a surname that was derived from the given name Algar.

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Usage: english

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