ElaraἘλάρα

/eh-LAHR-uh/

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Elara is a Greek girl's name pronounced /eh-LAHR-uh/. The name of a moon of Jupiter and a figure in myth, representing celestial beauty.

Meaning of Elara

The name of a moon of Jupiter and a figure in myth, representing celestial beauty.

Elara originates from Ancient Greek mythology as the daughter of King Orchomenus and a lover of Zeus. In 1905, the name was assigned to the eighth-largest moon of Jupiter, reinforcing its association with celestial bodies and classical antiquity.

Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/eh-LAHR-uh/

Cultural background

Elara has seen a rise in popularity in English-speaking countries and Europe, favored by parents seeking a nature-inspired, astronomical alternative to traditional names like Clara or Elena.

Variations & nicknames

  • Alara
  • Elare
  • Ellara
  • Elarae
  • Lara

Famous people named Elara

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Elara of Orchomenus

    A princess in Greek mythology and mother of the giant Tityos

    Religion · Antiquity

  • Elara Tyrell

    A character in George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series

    Literature · 1990s-present

  • Elara Merandus

    Antagonist and Queen in Victoria Aveyard's 'Red Queen' series

    Literature · 2010s-present

Frequently asked about Elara

What does Elara mean?
Elara is a Greek name associated with the daughter of Orchomenus in mythology and is the name of one of Jupiter's moons.
How do you pronounce Elara?
It is most commonly pronounced el-ARE-uh (rhyming with Clara) or eh-LAHR-uh.
Is Elara a boy or girl name?
Elara is almost exclusively used as a feminine name.
Is Elara a rare name?
While it is becoming more trendy, it remains relatively uncommon compared to top-tier names like Eleanor or Ella.

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