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Alessandra

Pronunciation: ah-leh-SAHN-drə (key)

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Origin of the name Alessandra:

Derived from the Greek Alexandros, a male compound name composed of the elements alexein (to defend, to help) and andros (man).

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It is a beautiful name. Not like Alexandra but the S makes it sound more feminine.

my best friend of 10 years is named Alessandra. pretty name but she hates how people never know how to spell it or pronounce it.

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Ale, Le, Sandra, Allie

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italian, portuguese, or spanish form of Alexandra

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Alessandra Ambrosio, brasilian model

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