Electra
eh-LEK-trah
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Amber, of the bright, of the shining
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Elektra
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Shining, bright, the bright one
- Pronunciation
- eh-LEK-truh
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Greek 'elektron' meaning amber or shining; a mythological figure.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek, English
Commonly used in: United States, Greece, Germany
Alternate spellings
ElectraGreek / English
Anglicized form.
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Electra
Greek mythological figure, daughter of Agamemnon, heroine of tragedy.
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