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Allegra
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allegra
English
Etymology
Borrowed from en it Allegra, from it allegra cheerful, inspired by the musical term it allegro.
Pronunciation
en /əˈlɛɡrə/ /æˈleɪɡrə/
Proper noun
s
en rare en female Italian.
en 1860 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The Children's Hour From my study I see in the lamplight,Descending the broad hall stair,Grave Alice, and laughing Allegra,And Edith with golden hair.
en Italian.
Statistics
According to the 2010 United States Census, Allegra is the 39773rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 552 individuals. Allegra is most common among White (94.57%) individuals.
Further reading
Italian
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Etymology
From it allegra cheerful, mirthful.
Pronunciation
it
Proper noun
f
it female
Proper noun
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it given names
Further reading
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