Electra

Electra Meaning & Origin

About Electra
The name "Electra" is of Greek origin and it means "shining" or "bright." In Greek mythology, Electra was the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. She is known for seeking revenge for her father's murder, making the name "Electra" often associated with strength, determination, and resilience.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Electra are female.

Electra Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E402360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 L EH1 K T R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ɪˈlɛktrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Electra in Braille

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

The name Electra in braille

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

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

The name Electra in sign language

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