Elias
[ɪˈlaɪəs]Meaning
form of Elijah used in several languages
Background Story
Elias is a form of Elijah used in several languages, including Arabic, French, Georgian and Czech. It is the form used in the Greek New Testament and in some English translations. The name is the hellenized version of the name of Elijah, a prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel in the 9th century BC, and is used as a personal name in numerous languages.
Temperament
Variations
Elijah, Elie
Related Names
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Aaros
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Davis
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From the Hebrew name ʾEliyyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh"
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