Problem in the Defination of electon's wavelength

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Given:
[tex]\lambda = h / (mv)[/tex], whehere lambda is the wavelength of electron, h Planck's constant, m the rest mass of electron and v the speed of electron.

Problem:
Does electron has a mass? I know it has a rest mass and thus contain energy. This problem is perhaps a defination problem.
 
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Sure the electron has a mass. (What would make you think otherwise?)
 
electron mass = 9.109382 x 10 to the -31st power (in kg)
 
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