Name meaning
Electra
means “amber, shining”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Greek, English
- Spellings
- Electra · Elektra
- Say it
- ee-LEK-trah
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Electra is the daughter of Agamemnon who avenged her father's murder in Greek tragedy. Her name comes from the Greek ēlektron, amber, which also gave us electricity.
Roots
From Greek ēlektron (amber).
Where it is used
Elektra is another spelling.
Electra name FAQ
What does the name Electra mean?
Electra means “amber, shining”. From Greek ēlektron (amber).
Where does the name Electra come from?
Electra is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek, English families.
How do you pronounce Electra?
Electra is usually pronounced ee-LEK-trah.
Is Electra a boy's or a girl's name?
Electra is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Electra?
Related spellings and forms include Elektra.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.