Boy name
Elias name meaning
“my God is Yahweh”
Elias means “my God is Yahweh.” It derives from Hebrew Eliyyahu through Greek and Latin forms that carried the name into other languages. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The Turkish name İlyas shares the same underlying source, providing a concrete connection between related forms across languages.
What does Elias mean?
My God is Yahweh
In Turkish: Tanrım Yahve'dir
Elias belongs to the name family of the prophet also known as Elijah. Despite its different spelling, it shares a historical source with Turkish İlyas. The Hebrew construction joins a divine name with a statement of faith; that etymology does not determine a present-day bearer's religious affiliation.
Origin of the name Elias
Elias is a form of Hebrew Eliyyahu transmitted through Greek and Latin. The Turkish name İlyas ultimately comes from the same source.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Elias
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /elias/ |
Is Elias a boy’s name?
Yes, Elias is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Elias does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Elias
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Elias
- Elias Karakas
FAQ about the name Elias
What is the meaning of Elias?
Elias means “my God is Yahweh”. Elias is a form of Hebrew Eliyyahu transmitted through Greek and Latin. The Turkish name İlyas ultimately comes from the same source.
Is Elias a boy’s name?
Yes, Elias is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Elias in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Elias nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Elias?
Elias is of Hebrew and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Elias have?
Elias has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Elias?
Elias does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Elias?
Notable people named Elias include Elias Karakas.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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