Meaning & Origin
Derived from the Greek word 'lystera', which means 'reclining, resting, or lying'. In Greek mythology, Lystra was the name of a city and a goddess who was associated with fertility and childbirth.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes rest, relaxation, and the nurturing energy of the divine feminine.
Language details
Lystra
place of residence, city, settlement, location
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
LYST-ruh
/ˈlɪstrə/
Lucky number
6
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
11
Lucky stone
Rose Quartz
Cultural & Spiritual notes
In the New Testament, Lystra is mentioned as a city in ancient Lycaonia (modern-day Turkey), where the Apostles Paul and Barnabas preached and healed a crippled man. This event led to the conversion of many people in the region and brought Christianity to the area for the first time.
In a broader sense, the name Lystra can be seen as a reminder of the importance of rest and relaxation in our spiritual journey. Just as the crippled man was healed and able to walk again, we too must allow ourselves to rest and be healed spiritually. Additionally, the name can be seen as a symbol of the fertile ground of the human soul, ready to receive the seeds of faith and grow into a vibrant spiritual life.
Historical references
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
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