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The name Aliocha is a boy's name of French, Greek, Russian origin meaning "defender, helper".

Ultimately derived from the Greek Alexius, Aliocha is the French form of the Russian name Alyosha. In Russia, it is used as a diminutive of Aleksey (meaning "defender, helper"), while in French, it might be used for Alexis. A notable bearer is actor Aliocha Schneider.

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