Phaedra Name Meaning
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Phaedra Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek Φαιδρα (Phaidra), derived from φαιδρος (phaidros) meaning "bright". Phaedra was the daughter of Minos and the wife of Theseus in Greek mythology. Aphrodite caused her to fall...
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