Meaning This Italian name comes from the Greek name Alexander, meaning defender. Origin of Alessandra Greek +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Nicole, Victoria, Grace, Rose, Sofia, Marie, Joy, Judith, Julia, Juliette Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Alessandra Ah la SAHN dra Similar Names Sachenka Sachka Alexandrina Lexie Sasha Alyx Lexandra Lisandra Lexus Sandy Year by Year Popularity of Alessandra