Girl name
Alesha name meaning
“defender of humankind”
Alesha is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning defender of humankind through Russian and Greek forms. It is connected with Alyosha, a Russian short form of Aleksey. The underlying Greek name Alexios relates to alexein, a word meaning to defend or protect.
What does Alesha mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Alesha
Alesha can be a variant of Alyosha, a Russian short form of Aleksey. The underlying name comes from Greek Alexios, related to alexein, 'to defend or protect'.
How to pronounce Alesha
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦺꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮨᮞ᮪ᮠ |
Is Alesha a girl’s name?
Yes, Alesha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Alesha ranks #2,754 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alesha
Names with related meanings
- Handayani♀Giving strength or encouragement
- Rika♀Ruler, powerful
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Sandra♀Defender of humankind
- Sakti♂♀Powerful, possessing extraordinary powers
- Andayani♀Empowering, strengthening
- Gabriella♀God is the source of my strength
- Alexandra♀Defender of humankind
- Hotma♂♀Firm, constant, and steadfast
- Sudiro♂♀Very steadfast, courageous
- Valentina♀Strong and healthy
- Elda♀Warrior
Famous people named Alesha
- Alesha Fadillah · b. 2015
FAQ about the name Alesha
What is the meaning of Alesha?
Alesha means defender of humankind. Alesha can be a variant of Alyosha, a Russian short form of Aleksey. The underlying name comes from Greek Alexios, related to alexein, 'to defend or protect'.
Is Alesha a girl’s name?
Yes, Alesha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Alesha?
Alesha is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Alesha have?
Alesha has 3 syllables (A-les-ha) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Alesha?
Alesha ranks #2,754 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Alesha?
Notable people named Alesha include Alesha Fadillah.
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