Alegra
Fact sheet
- Name
- Alegra
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Alegra represents a Spanish form of the Italian name Allegra and means 'the Joyful'. The origin of the name lies in the Italian word allegra, which means 'joyful, merry, lively'. It can also be derived from the Spanish word alegre.
What does the name Alegra mean?
Alegra is a Spanish variant of the Italian Allegra and means 'the Joyful'. The name originates from the Italian term allegra, which means 'joyful, merry, lively', and can also be traced back to the Spanish word alegre. The form Alegra is mainly found in Spanish-speaking areas, especially in Latin America, but is not as common as Allegra. A related Spanish form is Alegria.
Where does the name Alegra come from?
The etymology of Alegra shows that it is a female first name of Italian origin meaning 'the Joyful'. The Italian
How do you pronounce Alegra?
The sound and pronunciation of Alegra: The name is three syllables and clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'A-le-gra' [aˈleːɡʁa] or [aˈlɛɡra] and begins with an open 'a'. The strong 'g' in the middle adds a distinctive accent, while the final 'a' gently fades away. Alegra has a lively and present sound - melodic, structured, and clear.
Popularity
In Germany, Alegra is a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 1,230th. In the last ten years, Alegra has been given as a first name about 70 times, which places it at 3,034th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,567th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ale / Algebra
Similar first names
Famous people
- Allegra Curtis (designer, daughter of Tony Curtis, participant in Celebrity Jungle Camp 2013)
Frequently asked questions about the name Alegra
What does the name Alegra mean?
Alegra is the Spanish variant of the Italian name Allegra and means 'the Joyful'. The name derives from the Italian word 'allegra', which stands for 'joyful, merry, lively'.
Where does the name Alegra come from?
Alegra has Italian roots and is a female first name that is common in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America.
How popular is the name Alegra?
Alegra is less common compared to its Italian form Allegra, but it enjoys a certain popularity in specific regions, especially in Latin America.