Defender of mankind
A rare variant of Alessandra, the Italian feminine form of Alexander. It is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). While less common than the single-L spelling, it retains the same regal and powerful etymology.
Less common today
Allesandra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,963 in 2011.
A character in the video game series The Witcher · The Witcher
A character in the novel series The Vampire Diaries · The Vampire Diaries
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
