Male Name
Elias
ɨ.ˈli.ɐʃ
e.ˈli.ɐs
e.ˈliː.as
ˈe.li.ɑs
ɪ.ˈlaɪ.əs
i.ˈlaɪ.əs
ˈeː.li.ɑs
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
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Writing Systems
ΗλίαςGreek
ኤልያስAmharic
ἨλίαςAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
80/100
classic120%
formal120%
upper class100%
wholesome100%
strong100%
refined100%
strange80%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Elias is a form of the name Elijah, used in several languages and notably in the Greek New Testament as well as some English translations. The name originates from the Hebrew name אֵלִיָּהוּ (ʾĒlīyyāhū), meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. It is associated with the prophet Elijah from the Northern Kingdom of Israel in the 9th century BC, who is mentioned in several holy books. The name has been widely adopted across different cultures due to its religious significance and the legacy of the prophet.
Etymology
Original Form:
אֵלִיָּהוּ (ʾĒlīyyāhū)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew אֵלִיָּהוּ (ʾĒlīyyāhū) to the Greek Ἠλίας (Elías), and then to the Latin Elias, which is used in many modern languages.
Source:
Hebrew, Greek, Latin