Allegra
[əˈlɛɡrə]Meaning
Italian, meaning "cheerful, lively"
Background Story
Allegra is a female given name of Italian origin, from the Italian word allegra, meaning cheerful or mirthful. It was first used as a name in the medieval era in Italy. English borrowed it from Italian, inspired by the musical term allegro.
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