Greek

Elara

eh-LAH-rah

Meaning: Meaning uncertain; possibly hazelnut or spear-shaft

Girl
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Rising
3 syllables

The story

In Greek mythology Elara is the mother of Tityos. A moon of Jupiter shares her name, giving this ancient choice a celestial association; its word origin remains uncertain.

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Elara comes from Greek.

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