Dextra - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Dextra \dex(t)-ra\ is pronounced DEK-stra. It is of Old English and Latin origin, and its meaning is "dyer; right-handed". A feminine form of Dexter. May also mean "skillful, dextrous".

Dextra has 1 variant form: Dextera.

Dextra is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Dextra. Compare Dextra with related baby names.