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Girl's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 28 May

Elektra

Elektra is an ancient Greek name celebrated across classical mythology and world literature. It has a striking, luminous presence that remains instantly recognizable across cultures. It appeals particularly to parents looking for a distinctive name steeped in rich intellectual and artistic heritage.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Elektra
Czech:
Elektra
Hungarian:
Elektra
Polish:
Elektra
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Elektra is a Greek name traditionally interpreted as shining, bright, or radiant.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Ἠλέκτρα (Ēléktrā). Jeho výklad sa spája s výrazom ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron), označujúcim jantár, prípadne so slovesom ἠλέκτωρ (ēléktōr) vo význame „žiariaci“, „žiarivé slnko“. Meno sa preto tradične vykladá ako „žiarivá“ alebo „jasná“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Elektra vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ELEKTRA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

10 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
28 May
Slovak Extended Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Elektra
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Elektry
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Elektre
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Elektru
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Elektra!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Elektre
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Elektrou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ElaElkaEliEluška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Elektra
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Elektra! Ela! Elka!

Test how Elektra sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Elektra Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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