The nameAlessandra
Alessandra is an Italian girl's name, the Italian form of Alexandra.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Alexandra, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and andros, "man".
Origin
Greek, through Italian.
History
In France it has been given since the 1960s, most often in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Alessandra
Alessandra in France
Alessandra was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 240 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Alessandra. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Alessandra in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Alessandra in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alessandra mean?
Like Alexandra, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and andros, "man".
What is the origin of the name Alessandra?
Greek, through Italian.
Is Alessandra a girl's or a boy's name?
Alessandra is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Alessandra?
Variants and related names of Alessandra include Sandra and Sandrina.