Alessandro

/ˌæləˈsændroʊ/ proper noun

Italian form of the name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

From Greek 'Alexandros', combining 'alexein' (to defend) and 'andros' (man/mankind). Passed through Latin 'Alexander' into Italian as 'Alessandro', maintaining the original meaning.

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