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AllegraChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Joyful, Rejoicing

Pronunciation: AL-uh-greh

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Name
Allegra
Meaning
Joyful, Rejoicing
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
AL-uh-greh
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Allegra mean?

Allegra is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Joyful". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AL-uh-greh. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Allegra

Χριστιανικό όνομα που σημαίνει Joyful, Rejoicing

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

AL-uh-greh

IPA

/æləɡrə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Allegra is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Joyful. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Citrine

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: Creative, Free-Spirited

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLoyalD = DevotedS = Spiritual

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes joy, happiness, and rejoicing in the Lord.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Allegra has Italian origins and is traditionally a feminine given name. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world due to the publication of Allegro, the first book by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1849, which contained poems with joyful themes.
In the Christian faith, the name Allegra holds spiritual significance as a reminder to live life with joy, gratitude, and a sense of joyful anticipation for the blessings of God.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Allegra was the name of a famous opera singer in the 19th century. The name Allegra carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

19th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Allegra BoudreauAllegra Gooding

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Allegra

Name with Latin roots, possibly derived from Italian, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'

🇮🇱Hebrew

Allegra

שם נוצרי שפירושו Joyful, Rejoicing

🇬🇷Greek

Allegra

Χριστιανικό όνομα που σημαίνει Joyful, Rejoicing

🇮🇹Latin

Allegra

Name with Latin roots, possibly derived from Italian, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'

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