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Allegra

uh-LEHG-ruh
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Allegra (name) means a female given name and surname of Italian origin, meaning "cheerful". Example: “Allegra played the violin beautifully at the recital.”

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A female given name and surname of Italian origin, meaning "cheerful".
"Allegra played the violin beautifully at the recital."
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Plural
Allegras
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_____ played the violin beautifully at the recital.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian allegra ("cheerful"), inspired by the musical term allegro.

Origin: Italian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Allegra” mean?
The word “Allegra” means a female given name and surname of Italian origin, meaning "cheerful".
How do you pronounce “Allegra”?
“Allegra” is pronounced uh-LEHG-ruh (/əˈlɛɡrə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Allegra” in a sentence?
Here is “Allegra” used in a sentence: “Allegra played the violin beautifully at the recital.”
What part of speech is “Allegra”?
“Allegra” is a name.
Where does the word “Allegra” come from?
The word “Allegra” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian allegra ("cheerful"), inspired by the musical term allegro.

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