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Elara

Gender-neutral · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Shining, bright
Pronunciation
eh-LAH-ruh
Origin
Greek

From Greek mythology; one of Zeus's lovers, a moon of Jupiter.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek

Commonly used in: United States, Greece, United Kingdom

Also recorded as Girl.

Alternate spellings

  • ElarahEnglish

    Anglicized variant.

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Sources for this record

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

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