What is the origin of the name Electa?

Electa is a name of Latin origin.

How do you pronounce Electa?

Electa is pronounced ee-LEK-tah.

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Electa

ee-LEK-tah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,181

Peak Year

#40 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Electa is a Latin name meaning "chosen" or "elect."

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Ella Lecky

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Ella Lecky

Similar Names

Electra Eleanor Evelyn Olivia Clara

Personality Traits

GracefulIntelligentWiseKindElegant

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