At a Glance: Name: Alessa – Origin: unclear (possibly Italian, short form of Alessia) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: uh-LESS-uh
Alessa is an unclear (possibly Italian, short form of Alessia) girl's name. It appears in our list of Baby Names That Mean Brave or Courageous.
Meaning & Origin of Alessa
Origin: unclear (possibly Italian, short form of Alessia).
A common claim: "Brave," via its association with Alessia Actually: Alexander-family names trace closer to 'defender/helper of mankind' (Greek alexein + andros), not literally 'brave' — that's a common simplification.
How to Pronounce Alessa
Phonetic: uh-LESS-uh IPA: /əˈlɛsə/
Popularity of Alessa
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1970–2024.
Lists That Include Alessa
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Alexandra · Alessia · Adira · Victor · Amara · Valor
