Elektra

Elektra Meaning & Origin

About Elektra
The name Elektra is of Greek origin and it means "shining" or "bright." In Greek mythology, Elektra was the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. The name is often associated with strength, beauty, and power, reflecting the character's strong and independent nature. It has also been used in various literary and artistic works, symbolizing a fierce and determined woman.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elektra are female.

Elektra Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E402360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH0 L EH1 K T R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ɛˈlɛktrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elektra in Braille

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

The name Elektra in braille

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

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

The name Elektra in sign language

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