- Meaning
- The Lord is my God
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Trendy, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Spanish, German, Nordic
Nicknames for Elias
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Eli
- Spanish
- Eli
- German
- Eli
What people expect from a Elias
Elias mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: faithful and blessed.
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Elias: name scorecard
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Elias · nickname: El
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 4 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "The Lord is my God".
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A French court renamed a baby called Nutella to Ella, saying the name would expose her to mockery.
Court of Valenciennes (2015)Questions about Elias
What does the name Elias mean?
Elias is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "The Lord is my God".
Is Elias a boy or girl name?
Elias is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Elias?
Elias is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Spanish, German, Nordic.
What are nicknames for Elias?
Common nicknames for Elias are Eli.
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