Elektra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elektra Name at a Glance

Name	Elektra
Meaning	The fiery sun. Mythological daughter of Agamemnon. In literature she was a central character in three Greek tragedies.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Elektra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elektra means “The fiery sun. Mythological daughter of Agamemnon. In literature she was a central character in three Greek tragedies”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Elektra Name Origin

Our database records Elektra under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Elektra a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Elektra is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Elektra

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