Meaning of Alessio

Meaning of Alessio
From the Latin name Alexius, a form of the Greek name Alexios (alexein), which meant "helper" or "defender"; the meaning is thus "defender". It may also be a short form of the greek Aléxandros "men's protector".
Gender
Male
Name Day
July 17: Saint Alexis of Rome - Confessor
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In Italy about 28664 people are called Alessio
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Variants
en Alex

de Alexei

fr Alexis

es Alejo

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