Girl
Italian
4 syllables
Alessandra
ah-leh-SAHN-drah
/ˌæl.ɪˈsæn.drə/
"Defender of mankind" — the Italian queen of the Alexander name family, full of fire and grace
Alessandra is the Italian feminine form of Alessandro, itself the Italian form of Alexander from the Greek Alexandros meaning defender of mankind. It is one of the most beautiful and romantic Italian names, combining grandeur with musicality. The name enjoys popularity across Europe and Latin America and has been gaining ground in the English-speaking world.
Quick Facts
Letters10
SyllablesA · les · san · dra
GenderGirl
OriginItalian
Root WordAlexandros
MeaningDefender of mankind
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2008
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMarch 20
Nicknames
AleAlexAlessaSandraSandiLexi
About the Name Alessandra
Alessandra means defender of mankind, as it is the Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander), from the Greek Alexandros.
Alessandra is Italian in form, derived from the Greek Alexandros through Latin. It has been used in Italy since the medieval period.
Alessandra is popular in Italy, Brazil, and Latin America, and ranks in the US top 300. It is considered a sophisticated, internationally flavored choice.
Alessandra Maria, Alessandra Grace, and Alessandra Sofia are elegant combinations that honor the name's Italian grandeur.
Alessandras are often described as glamorous, strong, and passionate — a name that commands attention and radiates confidence.
The Italian spelling is Alessandra with double S. The Spanish form is Alejandra, and the English form is Alexandra.
Personality of Alessandra
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alessandra
Creativity
80%
Elegance
96%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
80%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Alessandra
A
Alessandra Ambrosio
Brazilian supermodel, Victoria's Secret Angel
A
Alessandra Ferri
Italian prima ballerina, principal dancer of the Royal Ballet
A
Alessandra Mussolini
Italian politician and granddaughter of Benito Mussolini
Middle Names for Alessandra
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alessandra
Alessandra Maria
Alessandra Sofia
Alessandra Grace
Alessandra Rose
Alessandra Elena
Alessandra Lucia
Alessandra Celeste
Alessandra Victoria
Alessandra Bianca
Alessandra Isabella
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History of Alessandra
336 BC
Alexander the Great conquers the known world; his name spreads globally
1300
Alessandra established as the Italian feminine form in Tuscany and Rome
1990
Alessandra gains international recognition through the fashion world
2008
Alessandra enters the US top 300 girls names
Numerology & Symbolism of Alessandra
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
8
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Topaz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Magnolia
Alessandra Around the World
How Alessandra is written in different languages and scripts
أليساندرا
Arabic
アレッサンドラ
Japanese
Алессандра
Russian
알레산드라
Korean
阿莱桑德拉
Chinese
Αλεξάνδρα
Greek
एलेसांद्रा
Hindi
אַלֶסַנְדְּרָה
Hebrew
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