Elektra
eh-LEK-truh
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Shining, bright, the bright one
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Electra
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Amber, of the bright, of the shining
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEK-trah
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Greece (2023)
From Greek 'elektron' meaning amber or shining.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek
Commonly used in: Greece, United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
ElektraGreek / German
Greek transliteration.
Cultural associations
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Electra
Daughter of Agamemnon in Greek mythology, a tragic heroine.
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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