🔥Elara

Greek mythology name
"hazelnut, spear"

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.

# 198 on Nameberry

Elara Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Elara Popularity

Elara in Pop Culture

  • Elara Calore (née Merandus)
    character in Victoria Aveyard's book, "Red Queen"
  • Possibly a shortened form of Ancient Greek Elenara
    which comes from "Helen" or "Helene."
  • Elara Dorne
    character in video game "Star Wars: The Old Republic"