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    Elara

    eh-LAR-uh

    Greek
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Bright; Shining light
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Elara does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bright; Shining light", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Elara.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    No recorded United States usage in the 1880–2008 records
    Spiritual meaning
    Elara shines as the brightness of the firmament — light before men, good works glorifying the Father in heaven.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Matthew 5:16

      "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

    • Daniel 12:3

      "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament."

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