Name meaning
Alegra
means “joyful”
- Origin
- Spanish, via Ladino
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Ladino, Sephardic, Jewish
- Spellings
- Alegra · Allegra
- Say it
- ah-LEH-grah
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Alegra comes from the Spanish alegre, joyful. It was a popular Ladino name among Sephardic Jews, sometimes paired with the Hebrew Simcha, joy.
Roots
From Spanish alegre (joyful).
Where it is used
Allegra is the Italian form.
Alegra name FAQ
What does the name Alegra mean?
Alegra means “joyful”. From Spanish alegre (joyful).
Where does the name Alegra come from?
Alegra is of Spanish, via Ladino origin. Today it is used in Ladino, Sephardic, Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Alegra?
Alegra is usually pronounced ah-LEH-grah.
Is Alegra a boy's or a girl's name?
Alegra is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Alegra?
Related spellings and forms include Allegra.
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