Italian

Elettra

Pronounced eh-LET-trahShare

Meaning: Amber, through Electra

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Elettra is the Italian form of Electra, whose Greek root refers to amber. Greek mythology supplies the name’s family story; shining is an association rather than the direct root used here.

Nicknames

  • Elle
  • Etta
  • Lettie

Spellings & variants

  • Electra
  • Elektra

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Elettra comes from Italian.

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