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Ilyas

/il-YAAS/

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Meaning

Prophet

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic Prophet

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic إلياس
Urdu الیاس
Persian الیاس
Turkish İlyas
Bengali ইলিয়াস
Pashto الیاس
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Ilyas offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prophet', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Ilyas, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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.

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Etymology

From the Hebrew name Eliyahu/Elijah (אֵלִיָּהוּ), meaning 'My God is Yahweh.'

Islamic Significance

Sent to a people who had turned to worshipping the deity Ba'al; he called them back to the worship of Allah alone.

Quranic Connection

Mentioned in Quran 6:85 and 37:123-132.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Ilyas and Elias.