Elias: name meaning and origin

Elias

my God is Yahweh (from Elijah)

Greek · Boy · 3 syllables

Elias is a Greek name meaning "my God is Yahweh (from Elijah)". It has 3 syllables, stressed on li, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Sibling names for Elias

  • Elias & Thea Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Elias & Theo Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Elias & Asher Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Elias & Astrid Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Elias & Bennett Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Elias & Caleb Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Elias & Celeste Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Elias & Daniel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Elias

What does the name Elias mean?

Elias is a Greek name meaning "my God is Yahweh (from Elijah)".

How many syllables are in Elias?

Elias has 3 syllables (E-li-as), with the stress usually on "li".

Is Elias a boy's or girl's name?

Elias is traditionally a boy's name.