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GirlPronounced Italian /al.ˈlɛː.ɡra/; English /ə.ˈlɛɡ.ɹə/English language family

Allegra

A name meaning "cheerful, lively".

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Allegra is a girl name meaning "cheerful, lively".

Pronunciation: Italian /al.ˈlɛː.ɡra/; English /ə.ˈlɛɡ.ɹə/.

GenderGirl
Meaningcheerful, lively
PronunciationItalian /al.ˈlɛː.ɡra/; English /ə.ˈlɛɡ.ɹə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

The name means "cheerful, lively" in Italian. It was borne by a short-lived illegitimate daughter of Lord Byron (1817-1822).

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Usage: italian, english

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