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Elara

ee-LAR-ah

Letters5
Syllables3
OriginGreek

The Story of Elara

Touched by ancient myths and celestial wonder, this name orbits your child with mystery and the promise of luminous beginnings.

Elara is a name steeped in Greek mythology, known as the mother of the giant Tityos by Zeus, linking it to primordial power and celestial events. Its celestial connection extends to astronomy, as Elara is also the name of a moon orbiting Jupiter, discovered in the early 1900s. This dual heritage gives the name a sense of both mythic grandeur and cosmic exploration.

The sound of 'Elara' feels like a gentle unfolding, a quiet revelation. When you first say it, your child’s name, you might sense a cosmic echo, a connection to distant, radiant bodies. This name is for a daughter who will illuminate your world with her presence, bringing a unique blend of mystery and elegance. Writing 'Elara' on her birth certificate is like charting a course for a journey filled with wonder.

What It Means

Elara is a Greek name derived from mythology; she was the mother of the giant Tityos by Zeus. It is also a moon of Jupiter.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Personality Traits

MysteriousElegantCreativeIntelligent

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Peak Year

#208 in 2024

Total Births

1,514

First Recorded

2002

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