Elektra, also spelt Electra, is a female given name. Its Greek origin ( Ἠλέκτρα, Ēlektra) means "amber",[1] and thus "shining", "incandescent". Names with similar meanings are Lucy and Svetlana. Variants are Ilektra, Ela, Elka, Elke, Elek, Elektrine.

It is also a surname.

People with the given name

Electra
Elektra
Elecktra
Ilektra

People with the surname

Fictional characters

References

  1. Campbell, Mike (5 April 2022). "Meaning, origin and history of the name Electra". Behind the Name. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
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