Name:
Elias
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Elias is a variant of Elijah. Elijah originates in Hebrew language and means "Yahweh is my God". According to the Books of Kings, Elijah was a prophet in Israel in 9th century BC. As a masculine given name it has been used over centuries, but recently its popularity in the United States has risen considerably.
Pronunciation:
e-LEE-ahs
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Elijah
Famous Elias:
Elias Canetti : author
Elias Koteas : actor
Elias Peak : baseball player
Elias Sosa : baseball player