Elektra Name Meaning

The name Elektra has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek word "elektron," meaning "amber" or "shining light."

In Greek mythology, Elektra was the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. She is known for seeking revenge for the murder of her father by helping her brother Orestes in killing their mother and her lover. Elektra is often portrayed as a strong, fierce, and independent woman.