Alessia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alessia
Alessia is the Italian feminine form of Alexios, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" from the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man).
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Etymology
Alessia is the Italian feminine form of Alexios, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" from the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man). The name is primarily used in Italian and Romance-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Italian nobility and the Catholic tradition.
Alessia currently ranks #326 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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