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Name Origin

Alessia is an Italian feminine given name, derived from the masculine name Alessandro. It means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of humanity'.

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Famous People

Alessia Cara (1996-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist (2018)
  • Multi-platinum selling artist known for hits like 'Here' and 'Scars to Your Beautiful'

Alessia Russo (1999-)

Footballer

  • Forward for the England national team and Manchester United
  • UEFA Women's Euro 2022 winner