Lady, Goddess
Pronunciation: LYST-ruh
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Lystra is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Lady". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LYST-ruh. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Λύστρα
οικισμός, πόλις, τόπος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
LYST-ruh
IPA
/ˈlɪstrə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Lystra was a city in Lycaonia, Anatolia, mentioned in the New Testament as the site of Paul's second missionary journey and the location of his healing of a cripple.
Approx. AD 46-47
Lystra is also mentioned in the Classical Greek literature as the site of a famous oracle of Zeus. In ancient Greek mythology, it was believed that Zeus appeared to the Lycaonians in human form and was called 'Lycaeus' in their honor.
6th Century BC
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Lystra
place of residence, city, settlement, location
ליסטרא
מקום ישיבה, שמות מקום, עיר, יישוב
Λύστρα
οικισμός, πόλις, τόπος
Lystra
vicus, civitas, locus
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