Elias
Elias is a male name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Elijah, meaning ‘Yahweh is God’.
Elias Meaning
Yahweh is God
Historical Significance
Elias is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Elijah, a prophet in the Old Testament.
Fun Fact
Elias has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Literature Reference
Elias Lönnrot was a Finnish philologist and collector of traditional Finnish oral poetry, best known for compiling the Kalevala, the national epic of Finland.
Music Reference
Elias Bender Rønnenfelt is the lead singer and guitarist of the Danish punk rock band Iceage.
Famous Namesakes
- Elias Howe: Inventor, known for Sewing machine
- Elias Canetti: Writer, known for Auto-da-Fé, Crowds and Power
Similar Names
Eli, Elijah, Ellis, Elliot, Elian
Elias Nicknames
Eli, Elly, Lias
Related Names
Sibling Names
Noah, Liam, Ethan, Oliver, Lucas, Mason, Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Ava, Isabella, Mia, Charlotte, Amelia, Harper, Evelyn