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Name Origin

Alessandro is an Italian masculine given name, a variant of Alexander. It originates from the Greek name 'Alexandros', meaning 'defender of mankind'.

italianmasculinedefenderprotectorhumanity

Famous People

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827)

Physicist

Invented the electric battery
Pioneered the study of electricity and galvanism

Alessandro Manzoni (1785-1873)

Novelist, Poet, Playwright

Authored 'The Betrothed', a classic of Italian literature
Contributed to the unification of Italy through his writings

Alessandro Del Piero (1974-)

Footballer

Legendary Juventus and Italy striker
Won numerous titles including Serie A championships and the Champions League
FIFA World Cup Winner (2006)

Alessandro Michele (1972-)

Fashion Designer

Creative Director of Gucci from 2015 to 2022
Revolutionized the brand with his eclectic and romantic designs

Similar Names

Alessio Alesandro Alexander Alexandre Alejandro Alexandr Aleksander Alexandru Oleksandr

Sibling Names

Sofia

Both Alessandro and Sofia are classic Italian names with a timeless elegance.

Lorenzo

Sharing the same Italian origin, Lorenzo complements Alessandro's strength and sophistication.

Emilia

Emilia, like Alessandro, has a beautiful melodic flow and a strong presence in Italian culture.