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Alesya
Pronounced uh-LES-yuh /əˈlɛs.jə/Medium
Meaning: A Slavic (Russian/Belarusian) pet form of Alexandra, ultimately Greek, 'defender; protector of the people.' Warm and Eastern-European.Low
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History & Origin
As a girl's name Alesya is a Slavic pet form of Alexandra, ultimately Greek, 'defender of the people.' Warm and Eastern-European — rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-LES-yuh').
It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Slavic countries. Rare, warm, and heritage-rich.
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What does the name Alesya mean?
Alesya is a Slavic (Russian/Belarusian) pet form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender; protector of the people.'
How do you pronounce Alesya?
It's said uh-LES-yuh /əˈlɛs.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Alesya a boy or girl name?
Alesya is a girl's name.
How popular is Alesya?
Alesya is a rare name in the U.S.