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Electra - name meaning, origin|
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The girl's name Electra \e-lect-ra, el(ec)-tra\ is pronounced ee-LEK-trah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "shining, bright, radiant". Mythology: the daughter of Agamemmnon. Literary: a central character in three Greek tragedies. Also the inspiration for Lavinia in Eugene O'Neill's trilogy of plays, "Mourning Becomes Electra".
Electra has 6 variant forms: Alectra, Elektra, Elettra, Ellectra, Ellektra and Ilectra.
Electra is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)
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