Elias
Elias is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek origin, meaning “My God is Yahweh”.
| Meaning | My God is Yahweh |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek |
| Written as | Ἠλίας |
| Pronunciation | eh-LYE-us |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Germany, Sweden, United States, Lebanon |
Meaning and origin of Elias
Elias is the Greek form of the Hebrew Eliyahu, Elijah, joining Eli, 'my God', and Yah, the divine name. It is the form used in the Greek New Testament and in many European languages. Elias has long been popular in Germany, Scandinavia and the Middle East among Christians, and has gained ground in English-speaking countries. In Arabic the same prophet is called Ilyas.
Is Elias a Christian name?
Elias is the name of the prophet Elijah as it appears in the Christian New Testament, for example at the Transfiguration. In Islam he is honoured as the prophet Ilyas.
How popular is Elias?
Popular across Europe and increasingly in the United States.
Gifts with the name Elias
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Spellings and variants of Elias
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elias mean?
Elias means 'My God is Yahweh'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek origin.
Is Elias a Christian name?
Elias is the name of the prophet Elijah as it appears in the Christian New Testament, for example at the Transfiguration. In Islam he is honoured as the prophet Ilyas.
How do you pronounce Elias?
Elias is pronounced eh-LYE-us.
Is Elias a boy or girl name?
Elias is usually a boy name.