Elias: name meaning and origin
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.
Middle names that flow with Elias
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All middle names for Elias, by length and meaning →
- Elias Beau handsome
- Elias Blair field, plain
- Elias Cole dark; coal
- Elias Dean valley
- Elias Dev divine
- Elias Finn fair, white
- Elias George farmer, earth-worker
- Elias Grant tall, great
Sibling names for Elias
- Elias & Christopher Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- 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 & Daniel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Elias
No traditional nickname; Elias is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Eli, Elie, Lias.
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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".
What are nicknames for Elias?
Elias has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Eli, Elie, Lias.
Is Elias a boy's or girl's name?
Elias is traditionally a boy's name.