Elettra

Elettra is the Italian variant of the female name Elektra (Ἠλέκτρα), which has its origins in Greek mythology and means "the Shining". The name derives from the Ancient Greek ḗlektron (ἤλεκτρον), which means "amber" or "amber-yellow". Primarily, Elettra is a popular and widely used first name in Italy.

What does the name Elettra mean?

The name Elettra, an Italian form of Elektra (Ἠλέκτρα), is associated with the meaning "the Shining" and has its roots in Greek mythology. It derives from the Ancient Greek word ḗlektron (ἤλεκτρον), which means "amber" or "amber-yellow". Elettra is particularly common as a first name in Italy. A prominent bearer of this name is the Italian singer and television personality Elettra Lamborghini. Variants of Elektra include Electra (in Latin spelling) and Ilektra (in Modern Greek).

Where does the name Elettra come from?

The first name Elettra has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the Shining".

How do you pronounce Elettra?

The pronunciation of Elettra is characteristic and reminiscent of the Italian sound world. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as "E-LET-tra" [eˈlɛtʁa], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The double consonant "-tt-" adds a subtle tension to the middle part before the open "-a" gently fades away. This makes Elettra powerful and sonorous – elegant, lively, and expressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Elettra is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2016 at 3,055th. Over the last ten years, Elettra has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,401st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,387th.

Famous people

• Elettra Col de (Italian curler)
• Elettra Lamborghini (singer)
• Elettra Rossellini (model)
• Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann (American model)
• Giulia Elettra Gorietti (Italian actress)