"Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow."
Christian Name · Greek/Italian Origin
Alessandra Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Alessandra
girl
Alessandra means "defender of mankind," the Italian form of Alexandra (ah-leh-SAN-drah). Alessandra is not a name found in the KJV Bible, but Christian families choose it for its meaning. Its meaning matches Isaiah 1:17: "Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow."
Is Alessandra in the Bible?
No — the name Alessandra does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Defender of mankind", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Alessandra.
Pronunciation:/ah-leh-SAN-drah/
OriginGreek/Italian
MeaningDefender of mankind
What does Alessandra mean?
Alessandra is a girl name of Greek/Italian origin meaning "Defender of mankind". Alessandra is the Italian form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind.' The name speaks to the protective, advocacy-minded spirit that Scripture calls forth — defending the poor, caring for widows and orphans, and standing up for…
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What does Alessandra mean in the Bible?
Alessandra means "Defender of mankind" and is a name of Greek/Italian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Alessandra is the Italian form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind.' The name speaks to the protective, advocacy-minded spirit that Scripture calls forth — defending the poor, caring for widows and orphans, and standing up for those who cannot stand for themselves.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Alessandra?
Alessandra is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Defender of mankind" — not because Scripture names anyone Alessandra.
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Which books of the Bible mention Alessandra?
Alessandra is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Alessandra?
Alessandra embodies the call to defend others — using strength and compassion to protect and advocate for the vulnerable.
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What names are related to Alessandra?
Names that pair well with Alessandra
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Adonijah
boy
"My lord is Yahweh"
Alessandra & Adonijah
Augustine
boy
"Great; Magnificent"
Alessandra & Augustine
Bartholomew
boy
"Son of Talmai; Son of the furrow"
Alessandra & Bartholomew
Benjamin
boy
"Son of my right hand"
Alessandra & Benjamin
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Alessandra & Christopher
Elijah
boy
"My God is Yahweh"
Alessandra & Elijah
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Alessandra name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Alessandra does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Defender of mankind", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Alessandra.
Alessandra means "Defender of mankind." It is a Greek/Italian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Defender of mankind" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek/Italian. Alessandra comes into English from Greek/Italian and carries the sense "Defender of mankind." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Alessandra
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Alessandra?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Alessandra?
You can read every verse where Alessandra appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.