noun

Electra

ih-LEHKT-ruh

Electra (noun) means a figure from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging her father's death. Example: “The story of Electra inspired several ancient Greek tragedies.”

noun

A figure from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging her father's death.

"The story of Electra inspired several ancient Greek tragedies."

How to use Electra

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In plain EnglishA name from Greek mythology, also used as a given name and a star name.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ēléktra, related to ēlektron, "amber."

Origin: Ancient Greek

Frequently asked questions

What does “Electra” mean?

The word “Electra” means a figure from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging her father's death. In plain terms, a name from Greek mythology, also used as a given name and a star name.

How do you pronounce “Electra”?

“Electra” is pronounced ih-LEHKT-ruh (/ɪˈlɛktɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Electra” in a sentence?

Here is “Electra” used in a sentence: “The story of Electra inspired several ancient Greek tragedies.”

What part of speech is “Electra”?

“Electra” is a noun.

Where does the word “Electra” come from?

The word “Electra” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ēléktra, related to ēlektron, "amber.".