Alessandra

At a Glance: Name: Alessandra – Meaning: defender of mankind – Origin: Italian (from Greek Alexandros/Alexandra) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: al-uh-SAHN-drah

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Alessandra is the Italian form of Alexandra, tracing back to the Greek Alexandros, and it carries the meaning "defender of mankind." It's pronounced al-uh-SAHN-drah, and Social Security records show it in use every year from 1943 through 2024, making it a classic rather than a recent invention. If you like names with that long a paper trail behind them, this is one to look closely at.

Meaning & Origin of Alessandra

Meaning: Defender of mankind.

Origin: Italian (from Greek Alexandros/Alexandra).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Alessandra

Phonetic: al-uh-SAHN-drah   IPA: /ˌæləˈsɑːndrə/

Popularity of Alessandra

Alessandra peaked in 2015 at #276, when 1,141 girls were given the name; by 2024 it had eased to #426, with 722 babies — fewer than a decade ago, but still a name parents are choosing every year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1943–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Alessandra mean?

Defender of mankind. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alessandra)

How do you pronounce Alessandra?

Alessandra is pronounced al-uh-SAHN-drah (IPA: /ˌæləˈsɑːndrə/).

Is Alessandra a popular name right now?

Alessandra peaked at #276 in 2015 and is ranked #426 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1943–2024.)

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