Girl name
Alegra name meaning
“cheerful, joyful”
Alegra means “cheerful, joyful” and is connected with the Italian name Allegra. Italian allegra is the feminine form of an adjective meaning cheerful. It is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The related musical term allegro gives it a concrete association with lively, briskly paced music.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,333
What does Alegra mean?
Cheerful, joyful
In Turkish: neşeli, sevinçli
Alegra can be understood as a feminine name expressing joy and liveliness. Its probable connection with Italian Allegra also links it linguistically to the musical term allegro. The spelling with one g should be checked against its original language or family tradition before assigning a more specific history.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
Origin of the name Alegra
This is probably a single-g spelling of Italian Allegra. Italian allegra is the feminine form of an adjective meaning cheerful or joyful.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Alegra in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
How to pronounce Alegra
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aleɡɾa/ |
Is Alegra a girl’s name?
Yes, Alegra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Alegra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alegra
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Alegra
- Alegra Saragossy · b. 1910
FAQ about the name Alegra
What is the meaning of Alegra?
Alegra means “cheerful, joyful”. This is probably a single-g spelling of Italian Allegra. Italian allegra is the feminine form of an adjective meaning cheerful or joyful.
Is Alegra a girl’s name?
Yes, Alegra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Alegra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alegra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alegra?
Alegra is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Alegra have?
Alegra has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Alegra?
Alegra does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Alegra?
Notable people named Alegra include Alegra Saragossy.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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