Alessandra
Alessandra is a girls' name of Italian origin meaning “defender of mankind.” It ranked #443 in the United States in 2025. The Italian feminine form of Alexander, Alessandra has a sweeping, operatic grandeur.
how do you pronounce Alessandra?
ah-les-SAHN-drah
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what does Alessandra mean?
The name Alessandra means “defender of mankind.” It comes from the Italian language tradition.
The Italian feminine form of Alexander, Alessandra has a sweeping, operatic grandeur. The name carries the legacy of Alexander the Great while being unmistakably Mediterranean. It is one of the most sophisticated names in the Italian repertoire, projecting strength and elegance.
where does the name Alessandra come from?
Wikipedia identifies Alessandra as the Italian feminine form of Alexandra, via Latin Alexandra and Ancient Greek Alexándra, and as the feminine of Alessandro. It gives no component breakdown, so the "defender of mankind" meaning offered elsewhere is not confirmed by this source.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #443 |
| 2024 | #426 |
| 2023 | #390 |
| 2022 | #380 |
| 2021 | #403 |
| 2020 | #368 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Alessandra?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Alessandra?
- Alessandra Ambrosio (Brazilian-Italian supermodel)
- Alessandra Mussolini (Italian politician)
what names are similar to Alessandra?
what names go well with Alessandra?
Sibling names that share Alessandra's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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