Gender Feminine
Scripts Ἐλάρα(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. EHL-ə-rə(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Possibly derived from Greek ἄλαρα (alara) meaning "hazelnut, spear-shaft". In Greek mythology Elara was one of Zeus's mortal lovers and by him the mother of the giant Tityos. A moon of Jupiter bears this name in her honour.

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Entry added December 7, 2022