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“other, different”
Language contexts for this entry: Russian, Ukrainian
01 / Meaning & origin
Алла is a feminine given name documented in Russian and Ukrainian. English Wiktionary traces it to Ancient Greek ἄλλη, with the stated meaning “other, different”.
Meaning: “other, different”
Probably from Ancient Greek ἄλλη (állē, “other, different”).
02 / Across borders
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03 / By the numbers
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04 / Through time
People recorded with this given name in Wikidata. Their names may use a different spelling, or include it as a middle or baptismal name.
Soviet-Russian singer, composer, and actress
Russian-American actress (1879–1945)
Soviet painter, Ukrainian dissident (1929-1970)
Ukrainian wrestler
Soviet and Russian actress
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06 / Behind the facts
Review status: Source-reported — no editorial review recorded yet. Last data change 2026-10-17.
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