Alesandra

Alesandra is an Italian, particularly Sardinian form of the name Alessandra, which is considered the feminine variant of Alexander. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Ancient Greek Alexandros or Aléxandros (Αλεξανδρος).

What does the name Alesandra mean?

The name Alesandra is an Italian and primarily Sardinian variation of Alessandra, which in turn is derived from Alexander. The meaning in German encompasses 'the warrior woman,' 'the protector,' as well as 'the man-repelling.' The roots can be found in Ancient Greek, where the elements aléxō (ἀλέξω) and aléxein (ἀλέξειν) mean 'to ward off,' 'to defend,' or 'to protect,' while anēr (ἀνήρ) means 'the man' or 'the human.' Alexander is known in Greek mythology and in many narratives of the New Testament. Other variants include Alejandrina, Alessandra, Aleksandra, Alexsandra, Allessandra, and Oleksandra.

Where does the name Alesandra come from?

The name Alesandra has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the warrior woman.' It is composed of the Ancient Greek words aléxō (ἀλέξω) or aléxein (ἀλέξειν), meaning 'to ward off, to defend, to protect,' and anēr (ἀνήρ), which means 'the man' or 'the human.' The languages in which this name occurs are Italian and Sardinian.

How do you pronounce Alesandra?

The pronunciation of Alesandra is melodic and consists of four syllables. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'A-le-san-dra' [alesˈandʁa], with the emphasis on the third syllable. The connection 'ndr' creates a subtle internal tension, while the open '-a' at the end ensures a soft, flowing conclusion. Alesandra thus sounds sonorous and feminine, giving it an elegant and fluid presence.

When is the name day of Alesandra?

Alesandra celebrates her name day on March 21, April 21, and May 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Alesandra is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 2,154th place. In the last ten years, Alesandra has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, which places it 5,239th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,303rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Alex / Sandy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Alesandra Ambrosio (supermodel)
• Alesandra Ferrari (Uruguayan handball player)