🔥Elara
Greek mythology name
"hazelnut, spear"Share
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Elara Origin and Meaning
The name Elara is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "hazelnut, spear".
In Greek mythology, Elara was a lover of Zeus who gave birth to a giant son (ouch); it's also the name of one of the moons of Jupiter, giving it a celestial feel. Possibly derived from the Greek alara meaning "hazelnut" or "spear", it combines that favorite El- beginning with the popular -ara ending of Clara, Lara, and Amara, making it an all round appealing choice. Currently in the UK Top 1000, and on the rise in the US, it could be a fresher or less popular alternative to Ella, Lyra, or Laura.
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Elara Popularity
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Elara in Pop Culture
- Elara Calore (née Merandus)character in Victoria Aveyard's book, "Red Queen"
- Possibly a shortened form of Ancient Greek Elenarawhich comes from "Helen" or "Helene."
- Elara Dornecharacter in video game "Star Wars: The Old Republic"