Eliyas

Eliyas represents an alternative spelling of the biblical name Elias, which has its origin in the ancient Hebrew Eliyahu (אליהו). The translation from Hebrew to English is "my God is Yahweh."

What does the name Eliyas mean?

Eliyas is another form of the biblical name Elias, which is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו). Translated into English, the name means "my God is Yahweh." The origin of the name is ancient Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew 'êlı̂yâhû (אֵלִיָּהוּ), whose short form 'êlı̂yâh (אֵלִיָּה) consists of the components 'ēl (אֵל) meaning "God" and yâh (יָה) meaning "the name of God." Other variants include Eliah, Eliahs, Eliyah, Eljah, Elija, Elijah, Elijas, and Elia.

Where does the name Eliyas come from?

The name Eliyas has ancient Hebrew roots and means "my God is Yahweh." The word components consist of 'ēl, which means "God," and yâh, which means "the name of God." It is used in the languages Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Eliyas?

The pronunciation of Eliyas is three syllables and sounds melodic. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as "E-li-yas" [eˈliːjas]. It begins with an open E sound that conveys a certain brightness. The middle syllable has a long I sound, and the final s adds a fine accent. Eliyas sounds sonorous and rich in tradition, a name with a harmonious structure and clear presence.

When is the name day of Eliyas?

The name days of Eliyas fall on March 24 and July 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Eliyas enjoys great popularity. Currently, the name ranks 921st among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching 595th place. In the last ten years, Eliyas has been given as a first name around 660 times, securing it the 728th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 818th.

Famous people

• Eliyas Mor Athanasios (Bishop from the USA)
• Elyas M'Barek (Actor)