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Alessia
Defender, protector
Origin
Greek
Used in
it
Popularity
#37 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Alessia
Alessia is the feminine of Alessio, from the Greek aléxein, 'to defend, protect' — thus 'defender, protector'. It belongs to the same family as Alexandra and shares its idea of protective strength. A modern name with a soft, flowing sound, it is very common and loved in Italy, while rarer abroad, where it appears as Alexia. Prized for its delicate musicality and reassuring meaning, it is a favourite among younger Italian generations.
Variants around the world
How Alessia sounds in other languages.
AlexiaAlessa
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