Boy name
Elias name meaning
“my God is Yahweh”
Elias is a masculine name meaning my God is Yahweh. It is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Eliyahu, which supplies that meaning. Elias also corresponds to Elijah and Ilyas, linking these different name forms through their shared origin in the Hebrew name.
What does Elias mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Elias
The Greek form of Hebrew Eliyahu, ‘my God is Yahweh’. It corresponds to Elijah and Ilyas.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Elias in Islam and the Quran
Elias appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS As-Saffat [37]: 123.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Elias
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Elias, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Elias: my God is Yahweh
- Saadi: associated with happiness or good fortune
- Mustapa: specially chosen
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Meaning of each word
- Elias: my God is Yahweh
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
- Millah: religion or way of belief
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Elias Qodir
Meaning of each word
- Elias: my God is Yahweh
- Qodir: capable, powerful
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Meaning of each word
- Hida: guidance; direction
- Elias: my God is Yahweh
- Mokhamad: much praised
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Elias Fadillah
Meaning of each word
- Elias: my God is Yahweh
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
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Meaning of each word
- Elias: my God is Yahweh
- Masyhur: renowned, widely known
- Alif: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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How to pronounce Elias
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦭꦶꦲꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮜᮤᮃᮞ᮪ |
Is Elias a boy’s name?
Yes, Elias is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Elias ranks #816 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Elias
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 Elias
- Elias Djo
- Elias Semangat Sembiring
- Elias Ajan · b. 1959
- Elias Anou · b. 1984
- Elias Barus · b. 1979
- Elias Koa · b. 1980
- Elias L. Tobing
- Elias Lamere · b. 1961
- Elias Lumban Tobing
- Elias Naulu Simbolon · b. 1946
- Elias Ngguti Jawamara · b. 1984
- Elias Robert · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Elias
What is the meaning of Elias?
Elias means my God is Yahweh. The Greek form of Hebrew Eliyahu, ‘my God is Yahweh’. It corresponds to Elijah and Ilyas.
Is Elias a boy’s name?
Yes, Elias is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Elias?
Elias is of Hebrew and Greek origin.
Is the name Elias in the Quran?
Elias appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS As-Saffat [37]: 123.
How many syllables does Elias have?
Elias has 3 syllables (E-li-as) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Elias?
Elias ranks #816 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Elias?
Some ideas: Elias Saadi Mustapa; Elias Haikal Millah; Elias Qodir.
Famous people named Elias?
Notable people named Elias include Elias Djo, Elias Semangat Sembiring, Elias Ajan.
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