Alessandra

Meaning of Alessandra

Alessandra—pronounced ah-leh-SAHN-drah—travels on the ear like a sun-kissed breeze rolling off the Amalfi Coast, and that lively lilt hints at her roots: she is the Italian form of the ancient Greek Alexandra, meaning “defender of humankind.” One can almost see her swishing a crimson cape through marble streets, equal parts grace and grit. Over the centuries Alessandra has danced from Renaissance courts to modern catwalks—think of ballerina Alessandra Ferri or model Alessandra Ambrosio—collecting a wardrobe of artistic flair along the way. In the United States she’s never been a chart-topper, yet her steady ranks since the 1960s paint her as a hidden gem rather than a fleeting trend, the sort of name that prefers whispered admiration to neon billboards. Parents who choose Alessandra often love the built-in nicknames—Ali, Sandra, Sasha—like petals surrounding a single blossom, each offering its own shade of charm. Altogether, Alessandra feels warm as Tuscan sunlight and brave as the heroine her meaning suggests—a melodic invitation to grow into both elegance and strength.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as ah-leh-SAHN-drah (/a.lɛ.ˈsan.dra/)

• Alexandria
• Alexandra
• Alina
• Alessia
• Alessa