Boy name
Elyasa name meaning
“God is salvation”
Elyasa means “God is salvation.” It derives from Hebrew Elisha and reached Turkish through the Arabic form al-Yasaʿ. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is a variant of Elyesa. Its concrete textual association is the prophet al-Yasaʿ, whose name appears in the Quran.
What does Elyasa mean?
God is salvation
In Turkish: Tanrı kurtuluştur
Elyasa is a spelling variant of the name of the prophet called al-Yasaʿ in the Quran. In Biblical tradition the corresponding figure is Elisha, associated with Elijah; despite their similar sounds, Elyasa and İlyas represent different prophetic names rather than variants of one name.
Origin of the name Elyasa
Ultimately from Hebrew Elisha, a name expressing that God is salvation. Turkish Elyasa is a variant of Elyesa, transmitted through Arabic al-Yasaʿ.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Elyasa in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · واليسع · 6:86, 38:48Elyasa is a Turkish form of al-Yasaʿ, who is named among the prophets in the Quran. |
| Starts with | E · El |
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 Elyasa
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eljasa/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اليسع |
Is Elyasa a boy’s name?
Yes, Elyasa is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Elyasa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Elyasa
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 Elyasa
- Elyasa Süme · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Elyasa
What is the meaning of Elyasa?
Elyasa means “God is salvation”. Ultimately from Hebrew Elisha, a name expressing that God is salvation. Turkish Elyasa is a variant of Elyesa, transmitted through Arabic al-Yasaʿ.
Is Elyasa a boy’s name?
Yes, Elyasa is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Elyasa in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Elyasa is a Turkish form of al-Yasaʿ, who is named among the prophets in the Quran. (e.g.: 6:86, 38:48)
What is the origin of the name Elyasa?
Elyasa is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Elyasa have?
Elyasa has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Elyasa?
Elyasa does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Elyasa?
Notable people named Elyasa include Elyasa Süme.
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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