Boy name
Elyas name meaning
“Yahweh is my God”
Elyas is a masculine name meaning “Yahweh is my God”, ultimately derived from Hebrew Eliyyahu. It is a spelling variant of Ilyas or Elias and carries the meaning of that Hebrew source name. The Arabic form is Ilyās, linking these spellings through their shared origin.
What does Elyas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Elyas
A spelling variant of Ilyas or Elias, ultimately from Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'Yahweh is my God'. Its Arabic form is Ilyās.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Elyas in Islam and the Quran
Elyas 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 Elyas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Elyas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
- Basar: sight or the ability to see
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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Elyas Arkan Fakhrurrazi
Meaning of each word
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
- Arkan: pillars, supporting foundations
- Fakhrurrazi: pride of al-Razi
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Elyas Nahrowi
Meaning of each word
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
- Nahrowi: associated with a river
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Meaning of each word
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
- Misbahul: lamp; opening of a compound name
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Elyas Isya
Meaning of each word
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
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Meaning of each word
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
- Sultan: ruler, holder of authority
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
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How to pronounce Elyas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /əljas/ |
| Arabic script | إلياس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦭꦾꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮜ᮪ᮚᮞ᮪ |
Is Elyas a boy’s name?
Yes, Elyas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Elyas ranks #2,442 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Elyas
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 Elyas
- Elyas · b. 1981
- Elyas Eddy Lekatompessy
- Elyas Marwan Sembiring · b. 1980
- FX. Elyas Nyoman
FAQ about the name Elyas
What is the meaning of Elyas?
Elyas means Yahweh is my God. A spelling variant of Ilyas or Elias, ultimately from Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'Yahweh is my God'. Its Arabic form is Ilyās.
Is Elyas a boy’s name?
Yes, Elyas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Elyas?
Elyas is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
Is the name Elyas in the Quran?
Elyas appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS As-Saffat [37]: 123.
How many syllables does Elyas have?
Elyas has 2 syllables (El-yas) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Elyas?
Elyas ranks #2,442 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Elyas?
Some ideas: Elyas Basar Habibi; Elyas Arkan Fakhrurrazi; Elyas Nahrowi.
Famous people named Elyas?
Notable people named Elyas include Elyas, Elyas Eddy Lekatompessy, Elyas Marwan Sembiring.
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