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GirlPronounced English /ə.ˈlɛk.toʊ/

Alecto

A name of Latinized origin meaning "unceasing".

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Alecto is a girl name with Latinized roots meaning "unceasing".

Pronunciation: English /ə.ˈlɛk.toʊ/.

GenderGirl
OriginLatinized
Meaningunceasing
PronunciationEnglish /ə.ˈlɛk.toʊ/

Meaning and history

Latinized form of Greek Ἀληκτώ (Alekto), which was derived from ἄληκτος (alektos) meaning "unceasing". This was the name of one of the Furies or Ἐρινύες (Erinyes) in Greek mythology.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ἀληκτώ