Electra
Electra is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “shining, amber, radiant.”
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how do you pronounce Electra?
eh-LEK-trah
where does the name Electra come from?
From a Greek root meaning amber, related to a word for the shining sun.
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.'
the history of Electra
In Greek mythology Electra was a princess of Mycenae, the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who with her brother Orestes killed their mother to avenge their father's murder.
who are famous people named Electra?
- Electra (character in Marvel Comics)
what are the nicknames and variants of Electra?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Electra?
what names go well with Electra?
Sibling names that share Electra's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Electra
What does the name Electra mean?
Electra means “shining, amber, radiant”.
What is the origin of the name Electra?
Electra comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Elektra.
How popular is the name Electra?
Electra has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Electra a boy or girl name?
Electra is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Electra?
Electra is pronounced eh-LEK-trah, with 3 syllables.
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