Unisex name
Elia name meaning
“Yahweh is my God”
Elia is a name used for boys and girls meaning Yahweh is my God. It comes from Hebrew Eliyyahu and appears in the Bible as the name of the prophet Elijah. Elia is related to Elijah and Elias, linking these forms through their shared name origin.
What does Elia mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Elia
The biblical name of the prophet Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'Yahweh is my God'. Elia is related to Elijah and Elias.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Elia
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Elia, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Elia: Yahweh is my God
- Sesilia: blind or unseeing
- Fero: Frank; free person
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Meaning of each word
- Elia: Yahweh is my God
- Abigail: my father is joy
- Yosefina: may God add
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Elia Sarce
Meaning of each word
- Elia: Yahweh is my God
- Sarce: princess, noblewoman
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Blandina Elia Christiani
Meaning of each word
- Blandina: gentle, pleasing
- Elia: Yahweh is my God
- Christiani: follower of Christ
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Elia Irina
Meaning of each word
- Elia: Yahweh is my God
- Irina: peace, tranquility
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Meaning of each word
- Elia: Yahweh is my God
- Fransina: Frankish or French woman
- Tiffani: manifestation or revelation of God
How to pronounce Elia
| Syllables | 3 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦭꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮜᮤᮃ |
Is Elia a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Elia is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 46% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Elia ranks #180 among unisex names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Elia
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Elia
- Elia Adriyanto
- Elia · b. 1972
- Elia Bessie · b. 1980
- Elia Ibrahim Loupatty · b. 1958
- Elia Karuri · b. 1955
- Elia Kultsum
- Elia Makuker · b. 1964
- Elia Musa Rawar · b. 1994
- Elia Nuraeni
- Elia Rahmi · b. 1965
- Elia Rossa
FAQ about the name Elia
What is the meaning of Elia?
Elia means Yahweh is my God. The biblical name of the prophet Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'Yahweh is my God'. Elia is related to Elijah and Elias.
Is Elia a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Elia is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 46% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Elia?
Elia is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Elia have?
Elia has 3 syllables (E-li-a) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Elia?
Elia ranks #180 among unisex names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Elia?
Some ideas: Elia Sesilia Fero; Elia Abigail Yosefina; Elia Sarce.
Famous people named Elia?
Notable people named Elia include Elia Adriyanto, Elia, Elia Bessie.
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