Elettra Name Meaning

The name Elettra is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "ēlektron," meaning "amber" or "shining light." It is a variant of the name Electra.

In Greek mythology, Electra was the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. She was prominently featured in Greek tragedies, particularly in plays by Sophocles and Euripides. Electra is known for seeking justice for her father's murder by helping her brother Orestes kill their mother and her lover.