Lera

Gender: Girl
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Strength
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Lera Meaning and Origin

Lera is a girl’s name meaning “strength“ and is of Russian origin. In Russian, “Lera” is a diminutive form of the name Valeria (Валерия) or Valentina. It is a popular and endearing nickname used for girls. Valeria comes from the Latin name Valerius, meaning “strong” or “healthy,” while Valentina is derived from the Latin word valens, which means “strong” or “vigorous.” Lera could be a variant of the Greek name Elektra, which means “amber” or “shining.” Elektra is a name rooted in Greek mythology and has been used in various forms throughout history.

Names similar to Lera:

• Alina
• Mila
• Vera
• Nika
• Darya
• Zara
• Lena
• Anya
• Elina
• Mira

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