Name meaning
Elettra
means “shining, amber”
- Origin
- Greek, via Italian
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Italian
- Spellings
- Elettra · Electra
- Say it
- eh-LET-trah
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Elettra is the Italian form of Electra, from the Greek ēlektron, amber, a shining substance. Electra is a heroine of Greek tragedy.
Roots
From Greek ēlektron (amber).
Where it is used
Electra is the main form.
Elettra name FAQ
What does the name Elettra mean?
Elettra means “shining, amber”. From Greek ēlektron (amber).
Where does the name Elettra come from?
Elettra is of Greek, via Italian origin. Today it is used in Italian families.
How do you pronounce Elettra?
Elettra is usually pronounced eh-LET-trah.
Is Elettra a boy's or a girl's name?
Elettra is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Elettra?
Related spellings and forms include Electra.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. 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.