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Allegra

uh-LEHG-ruh

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."

Word forms

Allegras plural

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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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