What does the name Electra mean?

Electra means "shining, amber, radiant." It is of Greek origin.

Is Electra a boy or girl name?

Electra is primarily a girls' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Electra?

Electra is of Greek origin. Electra was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra who avenged her father's murder, inspiring tragedies by Sophocles and Euripides. Freud later coined the 'Electra complex' from her story. The name also connects to the Greek word for amber and the root of 'electricity.'

Q: How do you pronounce Electra?

Electra is pronounced "eh-LEK-trah." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

Electra is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “shining, amber, radiant.” Electra was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra who avenged her father's murder, inspiring tragedies by…

how do you pronounce Electra?

eh-LEK-trah

Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.

what does Electra mean?

The name Electra means “shining, amber, radiant.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.

Electra was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra who avenged her father's murder, inspiring tragedies by Sophocles and Euripides. Freud later coined the 'Electra complex' from her story. The name also connects to the Greek word for amber and the root of 'electricity.'

who are famous people named Electra?

Electra Records (influential American record label)
Electra (character in Marvel Comics)

what names are similar to Electra?

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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