Etymology

Elias

E·li·as
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Today it means: A male given name from Hebrew. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ἠλίας
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἨλίας
  2. English todayElias

The New Testament form of Elijah, a Hebrew prophet, from Ancient Greek Ἠλίας (Ēlías).

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