Ilias
Ilias is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God.” The Greek form of the Hebrew Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning my God is Yahweh.
how do you pronounce Ilias?
ee-LEE-ahs
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what does Ilias mean?
The name Ilias means “my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
The Greek form of the Hebrew Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning my God is Yahweh. It is a common given name in Greece and Cyprus, as well as among Greek diaspora communities, and shares its heritage with the prophet Elijah.
where does the name Ilias come from?
Wiktionary records two distinct traditions for Ilias: one traces it to Ἰλιάς, the Greek epic poem about Troy, while another gives it as a form of Ἠλίας, from eliyáhu, the same root behind Elia and Elias. Wikipedia treats the Elijah derivation as primary, calling Ilias the Greek version of the Prophet Elijah's name and noting it is also commonly spelled Elias; it adds only that some interpretations suggest a resonance with the Greek word for sun, without endorsing that reading as settled.
what are the nicknames and variants of Ilias?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Ilias?
- Ilias Iliadis (Olympic judoka)
- Ilias Kasidiaris (politician)
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what names go well with Ilias?
Sibling names that share Ilias's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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