Italian · Girl name
Alessia
“defender”
About the name Alessia
Alessia is an Italian girl’s name meaning ‘defender’. It is derived ultimately from the Greek ‘Alexios’, from the verb ‘alexein’, to defend, and is the Italian feminine counterpart of Alessio. The name is common in Italian-speaking communities in Italy and Switzerland. It has no specific historical bearers but is widely recognized today, for example through the Canadian singer Alessia Cara. Related forms include Alexia and Alessa, and the name shares its root with Alexander.
- Meaning
- defender
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-LESS-ee-ah(4 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Alessia
- Alessia Marie
- Alessia Rose
- Alessia Grace
- Alessia Anne
- Alessia Lynn
Questions about Alessia
- What does Alessia mean?
- Alessia is an Italian name meaning "defender".
- How do you pronounce Alessia?
- Alessia is pronounced ah-LESS-ee-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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