♀ Name Phaidra

Q: What does the name Phaidra mean?

Phaidra means 'bright' or 'beaming' (from ancient Greek 'φαιδρός/phaidrós').

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What is the origin of the name Phaidra?

Phaidra is one of the girls’ names from Greek mythology. There she was the daughter of Minos and the wife of Theseus. She fell in love with Hippolytus, the stepson of Aphrodite, but was rejected by him and therefore took her own life.

What does the name Phaidra mean?

Phaidra means “bright” or “beaming” (from ancient Greek “φαιδρός/phaidrós”).

Pronunciation of Phaidra

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Popularity of the name Phaidra

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