Alectra

Alectra Meaning & Origin

About Alectra
The name Alectra is of Greek origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Greek word "alektor," which means "rooster" or "cock." In Greek mythology, Alectra was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and the mother of Icarus. The name Alectra can also be associated with the Greek word "alekto," meaning "unceasing" or "unyielding." Overall, the name Alectra carries connotations of strength, resilience, and a connection to nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alectra are female.

Alectra Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A402360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 L EH0 K T R AA1
🌐 IPA
/alectra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alectra in Braille

Here's how to represent Alectra in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alectra in braille

How to Spell the Name Alectra in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alectra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alectra in sign language

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