Electra
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Popularity
#9068
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,134
Peak Year
#34 in 2006
First Recorded
1910
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From Greek mythology, Electra was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; her name means 'shining', 'bright', or 'radiant'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Electra Avellan
Venezuelan film producer and actress
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