Alessandra
Pronunciation: ah-leh-SAHN-drə (key)
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.
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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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Global Popularity of the Name Alessandra
- #17 in Italy
- #407 in United States
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