Alessia
Alessia is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Italian origin, meaning “Defender”.
| Meaning | Defender |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | ah-LES-syah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Italy, Switzerland, Romania, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Alessia
Alessia is an Italian feminine form of Alessio, the Italian version of Alexius, from the Greek alexein, 'to defend, protect'. It is closely related to Alessandra, the feminine of Alexander. Alessia became one of the most popular girls' names in Italy from the 1990s onward. The Canadian singer Alessia Cara has helped make it familiar internationally.
Is Alessia a Christian name?
Alessia is not a biblical name. Its Christian link is through Saint Alexius of Rome, a popular medieval saint, but it is mostly chosen for its melodic sound.
How popular is Alessia?
Very popular in Italy and increasingly used in other European countries.
Gifts with the name Alessia
- Alessia name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Alessia baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Alessia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alessia mean?
Alessia means 'Defender'. It is of Greek, via Italian origin.
Is Alessia a Christian name?
Alessia is not a biblical name. Its Christian link is through Saint Alexius of Rome, a popular medieval saint, but it is mostly chosen for its melodic sound.
How do you pronounce Alessia?
Alessia is pronounced ah-LES-syah.
Is Alessia a boy or girl name?
Alessia is usually a girl name.