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Phaedra Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "phaedra" is "bright, shining", and is used often for "primarily used for girls".

Name
phaedra
Meaning
bright, shining
Pronunciation
fee-druh
Used for
primarily used for girls
Syllables
2

Phaedra Name Details

Phaedra is derived from the Greek word 'phaidros', which means 'bright' or 'shining'. In Greek mythology, Phaedra was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and the wife of Theseus. She is known for her tragic love story with her stepson, Hippolytus. The name Phaedra gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 17th century and has remained in use ever since.

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