Elias

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Meaning

Prophet Ilyas (Elijah)

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic الياس
Urdu الیاس
Persian الیاس
Turkish İlyas
Bengali ইলিয়াস
Pashto الیاس

Alternate Spellings

The name Elias is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prophet Ilyas (Elijah)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Elias has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Elias, like the alternate spelling Ilyas, is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Eliyahu (Elijah), a compound meaning “My God is Yahweh.” He is mentioned in the Quran (6:85, 37:123) among the righteous prophets.