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Elara

Girl · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Shining, bright, sparkling

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
eh-LAR-uh
Origin
Greek

From Greek; meaning debated, often shining or a moon of Jupiter.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernCelestialSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, Greece, United Kingdom

Also recorded as Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • ElarahEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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