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Elias
masculine
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Check it with a full name ↓The Greek New Testament form of Elijah (from Hebrew ʾel + yah, "my God is Yahweh"), used as the standard form of the name in several European languages.
Why it works
- English speakers will almost certainly pronounce it correctly on the first try
- spelling is short and predictable — rarely needs repeating
Popularity
Very Popular — #13 in the latest U.S. ranking.
Meaning and origin
Elias means "My God is Yahweh," inherited from Elijah's Hebrew etymology (ʾel + yah), as the Greek New Testament form of that name.
The Greek New Testament form of Elijah, used as the standard form of the name across several European languages, carrying that prophet's full biblical weight (see the separate Elijah profile for the full narrative).
Documented origin: The Greek New Testament form of Elijah (from Hebrew ʾel + yah, "my God is Yahweh"), used as the standard form of the name in several European languages.
How it travels
English and Turkish are shown by default; German is included when it adds a meaningfully different reading.
Spelling stability: high — based on letter-pattern analysis, not a documented linguistic fact.
Popularity without panic
Very Popular — #13 in the latest U.S. ranking.
One of the most recognized names in recent U.S. data — instantly familiar.
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Real-world considerations
- Very Popular — #13 in the latest U.S. ranking.
- Spelling note: Elijah.