Elara
Fact sheet
- Name
- Elara
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The female first name Elara (Ελάρα) has its origins in Greek mythology, where she is known as a nymph and nature goddess as well as the earthly lover of Zeus. Elara is regarded as the daughter of King Orchomenos and the mother of Tityos.
What does the name Elara mean?
Elara (Ελάρα) is a female name from Greek mythology that represents a nymph and nature goddess and is also considered a mortal lover of Zeus. She is regarded as the daughter of King Orchomenos and the mother of Tityos. The name could mean 'the hazelnut' and comes from Ancient Greek, derived from the word alara (ἄλαρα), which means 'the hazelnut' or 'the spear shaft', or from alaria (ἀλαρία), which means 'the tree that provided shafts for spears'. After Zeus impregnated Elara, he hid her deep in the earth out of fear of Hera, which is why Tityos is also considered a son of Gaia. Tragically, Elara died during the birth of the giant child. Additionally, one of Jupiter's moons is named after this nymph, meaning there is also a moon called 'Elara'. On Euboea, there is said to be a cave named Elarion, as well as a hero shrine of Tityos.
Where does the name Elara come from?
The name Elara has Ancient Greek roots and means 'the hazelnut'.
How do you pronounce Elara?
The name Elara has a melodic and three-syllable sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'E-la-ra' [eˈlaːʁa], with the name starting with a bright E sound that conveys a certain lightness. The stressed middle syllable with a long A gives the sound warmth, while the open final 'a' provides a gentle ending. This makes Elara appear elegant, modern, and feminine, harmonious and sonorous.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Elara enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 582nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2021 at rank 534. In the last ten years, Elara has been given as a first name about 640 times, which places it at 700th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 858th.
Nicknames & pet names
El / Ela / Ele / Eli / Ella / Elli / Elosch / Elra / Lara / Lari
Famous people
- Elara Josephine Blair (Canadian model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Elara
What is the origin of the name Elara?
Elara has Ancient Greek roots and means 'the hazelnut'. The name is a combination of the Ancient Greek words alara (ἄλαρα) and alaria (ἀλαρία).
What does the name Elara mean?
Elara is a nymph and nature goddess in Greek mythology, who is also considered a lover of Zeus. Her name could mean 'the hazelnut'.
How popular is the name Elara?
Elara is enjoying growing popularity in various countries and is often appreciated for its mythological connection and melodic sound structure.