Fedra
Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fedra
The given name 'Fedra' is derived from the Greek word 'Phaedra', meaning 'bright' or 'shining', and is related to the Greek word 'phaino', meaning 'to shine'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Fedra' is derived from the Greek word 'Phaedra', meaning 'bright' or 'shining', and is related to the Greek word 'phaino', meaning 'to shine'. Fedra is used in various cultures, including Greek and Arabic, and has historical significance in Greek mythology, particularly in the story of Phaedra, the wife of Theseus.
Fedra currently ranks #14,013 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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