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a female given name, Italian form of .
Contemporary Examples

Alessandra Pacchieri was heavily pregnant when she traveled to London for a flight attendant training course.
Italian Woman Says British Doctors Forced Her to Have a C-Section, Took Her Baby Barbie Latza Nadeau and Nico Hines December 4, 2013

After Alessandro Bernaroli became Alessandra, the state dissolved her marriage.
Italian Transgender Ruling Gives Green Light to Civil Unions Barbie Latza Nadeau June 15, 2014

By allowing the Alessandra Bernarolis to stay married, it essentially has given the green light to civil unions.
Italian Transgender Ruling Gives Green Light to Civil Unions Barbie Latza Nadeau June 15, 2014

When Alessandro Bernaroli met his wife-to-be, Alessandra, he knew he loved her despite his confusion over his gender.
Italian Transgender Ruling Gives Green Light to Civil Unions Barbie Latza Nadeau June 15, 2014

In 2009, they traveled to Thailand, where Bernaroli had sex reassignment surgery and became Alessandra, too.
Italian Transgender Ruling Gives Green Light to Civil Unions Barbie Latza Nadeau June 15, 2014

Historical Examples

The Duke, it should be premised, is uncle to Alessandra, and father of Castiglione her betrothed.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe

Westervelt and Hugh are crazy to meet the author of Alessandra.
The Light of the Star Hamlin Garland

As I now feel Alessandra is a little thing compared with the sacrifice you have made for me.
The Light of the Star Hamlin Garland

You have put so much at stake on Alessandra that I am a-tremble with fear of consequences.
The Light of the Star Hamlin Garland

The signature of ‘Emilia Alessandra Belloni’ was given with her wonted proud flourish.
Sandra Belloni, Complete George Meredith